Moving to Grenada from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Grenada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Grenada.

Living there in 2020
39 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Antigua and Barbuda live in Grenada · UN DESA

Who's moving to Grenada?

Top countries of origin for Grenada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Grenada compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
GD
13.1

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada 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

AG
19.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
GD
1.5t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Grenada 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

AG
10.6
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
GD
7.0%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
GD
$15,900

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
GD
9.4

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada. To live, work, or study long-term in Grenada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Grenada's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda 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 Grenada?

Connectivity is usually fine (Grenada: 18.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Grenada offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

Both Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG GD
Population 100,335 113,949
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +1473
Time zones 1 1