Moving to Colombia from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Colombia, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. 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 Colombia compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
CO
25.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
CO
16.2

Grenada performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
CO
$1,758
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
CO
24.5

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
CO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
CO
1.8t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Colombia 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
CO
17.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
CO
4.4%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Colombia 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%
CO
9.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
CO
$18,800

Colombia 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
CO
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
CO
11.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Colombia

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

Colombia passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Required
Colombia passport holders need a visa to enter Grenada.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Colombia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Colombia: 17.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Colombia safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Colombia?

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

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At a Glance

GD CO
Population 113,949 49,059,221
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Colombian Peso (COP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +57
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123