Moving to Cuba from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Cuba, 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 1995
137 ↓ 24% vs 1990

people born in Grenada live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
CU
5.4

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
CU
94.3

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
CU
1.9t

Grenada performs 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
CU
23.9%

Grenada performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
CU
$12,300

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
CU
4.1

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Cuba 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 Cuba?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 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 Cuba safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

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