Moving to Vietnam from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. 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 Vietnam compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment rate.
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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Can you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Vietnam?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 23.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 51.3 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in health coverage index. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.
