Moving to Cayman Islands from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Cayman Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
17 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Grenada live in Cayman Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cayman Islands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
KY
4.4

Cayman Islands performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
KY
5.0t

Grenada performs better than Cayman Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
29.8
KY
56.4
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GD
70.2%
KY
81.1%

Cayman Islands performs significantly better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
KY
4.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
KY
$104,293

Cayman Islands performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
KY
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
KY
7.7

Cayman Islands generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands?

With 56.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cayman Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Grenada and Cayman Islands.

Is Cayman Islands safe for expats?

Cayman Islands performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cayman Islands is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

What language do they speak in Cayman Islands?

Both Grenada and Cayman Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GD KY
Population 117,303 75,844
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1345
Time zones 1 1