Moving to Suriname from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
SR
16.2

Grenada performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
SR
14.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
SR
4.1t

Grenada performs better than Suriname 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
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
SR
4.0%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
SR
$19,000

Suriname 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
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
SR
30.2

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Suriname 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 Suriname?

Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD SR
Population 113,949 632,638
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +597
Time zones 1 1