Moving to Dominica from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
DM
11.0

Grenada performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.8
DM
11.6

Grenada performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Grenada 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
DM
20.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
DM
10.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
DM
$10,989

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
DM
33.3

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 20.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Grenada?

Grenada performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 13.8 in Grenada. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

GD DM
Population 117,303 65,871
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1767
Time zones 1 1