Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Fiji

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? 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 Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
VC
4.8

Fiji 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, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
VC
7.9%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
VC
$17,900

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
VC
12.9

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Fiji 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 Fiji

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

Fiji 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 2.2 in Fiji.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ VC
Population 943,737 100,969
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911