Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Costa Rica performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Costa Rica performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Costa Rica 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 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
