Moving to Grenada from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Grenada, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
GD
6.4

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Grenada leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
GD
13.1

Cuba 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

CU
31.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
GD
1.5t

Grenada performs significantly better than Cuba 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

CU
2.9
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
GD
7.0%

Grenada performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
GD
$15,900

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
GD
9.4

Cuba performs better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Cuba 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 Cuba and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Grenada leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU GD
Population 11,008,112 113,949
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106