Moving to Grenada from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Grenada — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
GD
13.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
GD
6.4

Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Grenada leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
GD
13.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
GD
1.5t

Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Grenada leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
GD
29.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
GD
7.0%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$3,020
GD
$12,107

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
GD
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
GD
16.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Grenada passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Grenada has 29.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Grenada leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Grenada is 13.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Papua New Guinea?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG GD
Population 10,762,817 117,303
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +675 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 —