Moving to United States from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to United States. 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 United States, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
470 ↑ 3% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Grenada to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GD
13.7
US
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
US
14.2

Grenada generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.8
US
36.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
US
13.6t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though United States 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
US
38.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
4.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$12,107
US
$90,027

United States 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
US
78.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
16.4
US
5.5

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

Can you move from Grenada to United States?

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Grenada passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
United States 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 States?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 38.9 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 United States safe for expats?

Grenada generally does better on safety, though United States leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United States is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.7 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 13.8 in Grenada. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

GD US
Population 117,303 341,784,857
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number — 911