Moving to Guatemala from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Guatemala, 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 Guatemala compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
GT
20.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
GT
12.6

Grenada performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
GT
$935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
GT
12.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
GT
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
GT
1.1t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
GT
3.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
GT
5.7%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
GT
$12,700

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala 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
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
GT
26.2

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

Guatemala passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guatemala safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

GD GT
Population 113,949 17,703,190
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110