Moving to Grenada from Barbados
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Barbados to Grenada — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Barbados to Grenada.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Barbados to Grenada, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Grenada?
Top countries of origin for Grenada's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Barbados and Grenada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Grenada performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados generally does better on environment, though Grenada leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Barbados generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Barbados performs better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados 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 Barbados 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.
Barbados passport holder visiting Grenada
Visa Free
Grenada passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: 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 Barbados and Grenada.
Is Grenada safe for expats?
Grenada performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Barbados?
Barbados 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 29.7 in Barbados. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Grenada?
Both Barbados and Grenada share the same official language: English.
