Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Chile

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chile to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Chile to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.7
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
VC
4.8

Chile generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CL
18.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
VC
1.3t

Chile generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
22.7
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
VC
$17,900

Chile performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CL
79.8 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
VC
12.9

Chile generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Chile passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Chile 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 Vincent and the Grenadines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Chile generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Chile?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL VC
Population 18,430,408 100,969
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +56 +1784
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131