Moving to Grenada from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Grenada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe 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

How Sao Tome and Principe 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

ST
3.2
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
GD
6.4

Sao Tome and Principe 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

ST
$355
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe 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

ST
85.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
GD
1.5t

Sao Tome and Principe 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

ST
2.0
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
GD
7.0%

Grenada generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
GD
$15,900

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
GD
9.4

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Required
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need a visa to enter Grenada.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Grenada passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Sao Tome and Principe.

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 Sao Tome and Principe and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Grenada leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Sao Tome and Principe?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST GD
Population 217,164 113,949
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +239 +1473
Time zones 1 1