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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
CU
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

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 World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.8
CU
95.4

Cuba 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
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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
29.8
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
CU
23.9%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
CU
$9,605

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
CU
6.8

Cuba performs significantly better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

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 3.1 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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Grenada?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 13.8 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 117,303 10,937,203
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