Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Kuwait

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kuwait 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

How Kuwait and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
VC
4.8

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
VC
9.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
VC
7.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
VC
$17,900

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
VC
12.9

Kuwait 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 Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Kuwait 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 Kuwait

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.

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?

With 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Kuwait 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 0.2 in Kuwait.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW VC
Population 3,068,155 100,969
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112