Moving to Peru from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Peru.

Living there in 2020
40 ↑ 82% vs 2015

people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Peru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Peru?

Top countries of origin for Peru's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru 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
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
PE
12.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
PE
16.2

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

VC
25.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
PE
2.0t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Peru 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
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
PE
7.2%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
PE
$15,100

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
PE
10.8

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.

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 Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VC PE
Population 100,969 32,275,736
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1784 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105