Moving to Grenada from Iraq

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iraq 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

The numbers behind daily life in Grenada compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
21.5
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IQ
$843
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IQ
10.1
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq 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

IQ
87.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IQ
5.2t
GD
1.5t

Grenada performs significantly better than Iraq 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

IQ
14.4
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IQ
59.6%
GD
7.0%

Grenada performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IQ
15.5%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
GD
$15,900

Iraq 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

IQ
73.2 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
GD
9.4

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Iraq

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Grenada: 18.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Grenada offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Iraq?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ GD
Population 40,462,701 113,949
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +964 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104