Moving to Switzerland from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Switzerland, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Grenada to Switzerland.

Moved in 2023
8 ↑ 100% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Switzerland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
CH
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
CH
2.4

Switzerland 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
CH
$10,602
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
CH
44.4

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
CH
3.7t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Switzerland 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
CH
47.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
CH
6.5%

Switzerland performs significantly better than Grenada 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%
CH
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
CH
$82,900

Switzerland 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
CH
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
CH
3.6

Switzerland performs significantly better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Switzerland

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

Switzerland passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Switzerland: 47.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Switzerland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Switzerland safe for expats?

Switzerland performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Switzerland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Switzerland?

The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD CH
Population 113,949 8,508,698
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +41
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112