Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two countries 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 Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Puerto Rico 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 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
