Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Suriname

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
VC
4.8

Suriname 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

SR
$1,143
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
VC
9.4

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Suriname 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

SR
20.2
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
VC
$17,900

Suriname performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
VC
12.9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Suriname 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 Suriname

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders can enter Suriname 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 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?

Suriname 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 7.3 in Suriname.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR VC
Population 632,638 100,969
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +1784
Time zones 1 1