Moving to Grenada from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Grenada.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Lucia to Grenada, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
165 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia live in Grenada · UN DESA

Who's moving to Grenada?

Top countries of origin for Grenada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Lucia 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

LC
36.7
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
GD
1.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
GD
7.0%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
GD
$15,900

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
GD
9.4

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Saint Lucia?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

Both Saint Lucia and Grenada share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC GD
Population 167,122 113,949
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +1473
Time zones 1 1