Moving to Grenada from Kenya

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kenya to Grenada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kenya to Grenada.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kenya and Grenada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KE
4.9
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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

KE
33.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
GD
1.5t

Kenya 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

KE
1.9
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KE
33.2%
GD
7.0%

Grenada performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
GD
$15,900

Kenya 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

KE
69.7 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
GD
9.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Kenya

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Kenya 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?

With 18.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Grenada can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kenya and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Kenya?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE GD
Population 55,864,655 113,949
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +254 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999