Moving to Spain from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2019
7 ↓ 22% vs 2018

people moved from Grenada to Spain · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
ES
3.5

Spain performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
ES
44.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
ES
4.5t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
ES
$46,400

Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
ES
2.5

Spain 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 Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 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 Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD ES
Population 113,949 47,163,418
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112