Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Cayman Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cayman Islands to Saint Kitts and Nevis? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Cayman Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KY
4.5
KN
23.1

Cayman Islands performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KY
5.0t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Cayman Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KY
58.7
KN
47.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KY
81.1%
KN
79.0%

Cayman Islands performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2008

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
4.0%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$79,600
KN
$30,100

Cayman Islands performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
82.0 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KY
7.7
KN
8.3

Cayman Islands generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cayman Islands and Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Cayman Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Cayman Islands performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cayman Islands.

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Cayman Islands and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KY KN
Population 64,309 54,488
Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1345 +1869
Time zones 1 1