Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,011 ↑ 4% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Top countries of origin for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
39.5
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
VC
4.8

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
$2,244
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.9
VC
9.4

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
20.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
VC
1.3t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

TT
25.4
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
VC
7.9%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
4.2%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$28,500
VC
$17,900

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
75.9 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
15.8
VC
12.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago

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

Trinidad and Tobago 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 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.

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

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

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

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

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At a Glance

TT VC
Population 1,405,646 100,969
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1868 +1784
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990