Moving to New Caledonia from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to New Caledonia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. 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 New Caledonia compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
NC
3.1

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
NC
17.1t

Grenada performs better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
NC
19.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
NC
82.0%

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
NC
$35,700

New Caledonia 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
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
NC
5.0

New Caledonia generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Caledonia: 19.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Caledonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

The official language in New Caledonia is French. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD NC
Population 113,949 297,160
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +687
Time zones 1 1