Moving to Grenada from New Caledonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NC
3.1
GD
4.0

New Caledonia performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NC
17.1t
GD
1.5t

Grenada performs significantly better than New Caledonia 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

NC
19.2
GD
18.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NC
82.0%
GD
78.0%

New Caledonia performs better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NC
11.2%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$35,700
GD
$15,900

New Caledonia performs better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NC
78.8 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NC
5.0
GD
9.4

New Caledonia generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter New Caledonia 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: 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?

New Caledonia performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NC GD
Population 297,160 113,949
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +687 +1473
Time zones 1 1