Moving to Palau from Grenada

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Grenada to Palau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Grenada to Palau. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Grenada to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
PW
22.2

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.8
PW
18.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
PW
82.8t

Grenada performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
29.8
PW
7.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GD
70.2%
PW
83.9%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Palau 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%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
PW
$19,532

Palau performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
PW
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
PW
18.6

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Grenada passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Palau 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 Palau?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Palau has 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Palau safe for expats?

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 13.8 in Grenada. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD PW
Population 117,303 17,663
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Palauan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +680
Time zones 1 1