Moving to Grenada from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Grenada. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
GD
1.5t

Grenada performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
GD
18.8

Grenada performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
GD
$15,900

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
GD
9.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Grenada passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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 Palau and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Palau?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW GD
Population 21,695 113,949
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Palauan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +1473
Time zones 1 1