Moving to United Kingdom from Grenada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Grenada to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Grenada to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
12,556 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Grenada live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Grenada and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
GB
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.8
GB
33.0

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
GB
4.2t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
29.8
GB
42.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Grenada leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
GB
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
GB
$57,602

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GD
75.4 yrs
GB
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
GB
4.1

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Grenada passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

With 42.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Grenada and United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Grenada?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 13.8 in Grenada. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Grenada and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GD GB
Population 117,303 69,487,000
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number — 999