Moving to Vietnam from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
VN
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
VN
8.3

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
VN
4.3t

Grenada performs better than Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
VN
18.1%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
VN
14.8

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Vietnam 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 Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Grenada passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Required
Vietnam passport holders need a visa to enter Grenada.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 21.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD VN
Population 113,949 103,808,319
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113