Moving to Papua New Guinea from Grenada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Grenada to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Grenada to Papua New Guinea.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Grenada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Grenada generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Grenada generally does better on environment, though Papua New Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Grenada performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2002–2017), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Grenada passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Grenada
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?
Connectivity is usually fine (Papua New Guinea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Papua New Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?
Grenada generally does better on safety, though Papua New Guinea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.
How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Grenada?
Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 13.8 in Grenada. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Grenada, the official language is English.
