Moving to Greenland from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
GL
5.4

Greenland performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
GL
10.5t

Dominica performs better than Greenland 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

DM
19.5
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DM
81.0%
GL
69.5%

Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
GL
$68,100

Greenland performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
GL
8.8

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Greenland 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 Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Greenland performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM GL
Population 74,629 57,792
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English Greenlandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +299
Time zones 1 4