Moving to Grenada from Guatemala

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
20.0
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GT
$935
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GT
40.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
GD
1.5t

Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Grenada 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

GT
3.7
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GT
5.7%
GD
7.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GT
2.7%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
GD
$15,900

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GT
72.9 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
GD
9.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Grenada?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Grenada has 18.8 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 Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Guatemala?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in adult obesity rate. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

GT GD
Population 17,703,190 113,949
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +502 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110