Moving to Grenada from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Grenada compared to Ireland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.7
GD
13.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
GD
6.4

Ireland performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

IE
38.8
GD
13.8

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada 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

IE
13.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
GD
1.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IE
32.3
GD
29.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
8.1%
GD
7.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.6%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$131,592
GD
$12,107

Ireland performs better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IE
83.0 yrs
GD
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.4
GD
16.4

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Ireland 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 Grenada?

Connectivity is usually fine (Grenada: 29.8 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?

Ireland performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 13.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Ireland?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 38.8 in Ireland. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE GD
Population 5,484,367 117,303
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Irish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —