Moving to Ireland from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Ireland.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Grenada to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
14

people born in Grenada live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Grenada and Ireland 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
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
IE
40.6

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
IE
6.0t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
IE
$115,600

Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
IE
3.5

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD IE
Population 113,949 5,275,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112