Moving to Zambia from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Zambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Zambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VC
4.8
ZM
17.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VC
$908
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VC
9.4
ZM
2.6

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VC
1.3t
ZM
0.5t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on environment, though Zambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VC
28.5
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VC
7.9%
ZM
2.8%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
ZM
$3,700

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia 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
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
ZM
37.1

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Zambia passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Zambia 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 Zambia?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Zambia.

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).

What language do they speak in Zambia?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Zambia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC ZM
Population 100,969 19,642,123
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +260
Time zones 1 1