Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
BA
13.7

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
BA
23.2

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

VC
25.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
BA
6.4t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

VC
28.5
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
BA
2.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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

VC
76.7 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC BA
Population 100,969 3,816,459
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112