Moving to Grenada from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Timor-Leste to Grenada — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Timor-Leste to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
GD
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
GD
6.4

Grenada performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
GD
13.1

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
GD
1.5t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
GD
18.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
GD
7.0%

Grenada performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
GD
$15,900

Grenada generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
GD
9.4

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Grenada.
Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Grenada passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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 18.8 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?

Grenada performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Timor-Leste?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL GD
Population 1,445,006 113,949
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +670 +1473
Time zones 1 1