Moving to Palau from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Palau? 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 Palau 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
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
PW
22.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
PW
17.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
PW
82.8t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Palau 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
PW
6.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
PW
$15,800

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
PW
11.3

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Palau 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 Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC PW
Population 100,969 21,695
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Palauan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +680
Time zones 1 1