Moving to Dominican Republic from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Dominican Republic, 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

How Grenada and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
DO
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
DO
27.4

Grenada performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
DO
22.3

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
DO
3.0t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
DO
39.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
DO
$23,100

Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
DO
21.2

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

With 10.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic.

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

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

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At a Glance

GD DO
Population 113,949 10,694,700
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911