Moving to Grenada from Sweden

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sweden 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 Sweden.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SE
1.1
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
GD
6.4

Sweden performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SE
71.5
GD
13.1

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada 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

SE
8.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
GD
1.5t

Sweden 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

SE
40.4
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
GD
7.0%

Sweden 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

SE
7.6%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
GD
$15,900

Sweden 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

SE
82.7 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
GD
9.4

Sweden performs better than Grenada across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Sweden 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?

Sweden performs better than Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Sweden?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Grenada leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE GD
Population 10,483,647 113,949
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Swedish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +46 +1473
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112