Moving to Vanuatu from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Vanuatu. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
VU
12.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
VU
1.6

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
VU
0.9t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
VU
66.0%

Grenada performs better than Vanuatu 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%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
VU
14.3

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

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 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 Vanuatu safe for expats?

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD VU
Population 113,949 308,043
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +678
Time zones 1 1