Moving to Saint Lucia from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Saint Lucia.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Grenada to Saint Lucia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
160 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Grenada live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Grenada to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
LC
36.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
LC
8.9

Grenada performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
LC
$1,228
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
LC
6.5

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
LC
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
LC
1.7t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Saint Lucia 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
LC
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
LC
14.3%

Grenada performs better than Saint Lucia 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%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
LC
$22,700

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
LC
79.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
LC
12.0

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.
Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Lucia has 10.8 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 Saint Lucia safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Lucia is 36.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Lucia, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Saint Lucia scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Grenada and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GD LC
Population 113,949 167,122
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1758
Time zones 1 1