Moving to Barbados from Grenada

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Grenada to Barbados — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Grenada to Barbados, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
391 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Grenada live in Barbados · UN DESA

Who's moving to Barbados?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Grenada to Barbados.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
BB
15.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
BB
10.0

Grenada performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
BB
$1,153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
BB
29.7

Barbados 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
BB
2.5t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Barbados leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
BB
37.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
BB
87.5%

Barbados generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
BB
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
BB
$17,400

Barbados performs significantly 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

GD
75.7 yrs
BB
78.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
BB
9.6

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 Grenada and Barbados. To live, work, or study long-term in Barbados, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Barbados's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Barbados passport holders can enter Grenada 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 Barbados?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Barbados has 37.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Barbados safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Barbados is 15.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to Grenada?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Barbados, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Barbados scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Barbados?

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

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At a Glance

GD BB
Population 113,949 302,674
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1246
Time zones 1 1