Moving to Grenada from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Grenada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Grenada.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bahamas to Grenada, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
30

people born in Bahamas 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

How Bahamas and Grenada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GD
13.1

Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GD
1.5t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
GD
18.8

Bahamas performs better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GD
$15,900

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GD
9.4

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Bahamas 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?

With 18.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Grenada can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

Both Bahamas and Grenada share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS GD
Population 355,608 113,949
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1473
Time zones 1 1