Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
VC
4.8

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
VC
9.4

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

SB
57.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
VC
1.3t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
VC
28.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
VC
85.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
VC
$17,900

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
VC
12.9

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

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

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At a Glance

SB VC
Population 702,694 100,969
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +1784
Time zones 1 1