Moving to Grenada from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Grenada. 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 Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
GD
13.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
GD
6.4

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
GD
$880
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
GD
13.8

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

VU
57.0
GD
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
GD
1.5t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.2
GD
29.8
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

VU
69.9%
GD
70.2%

Grenada performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$4,039
GD
$12,107

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VU
71.7 yrs
GD
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.4
GD
16.4

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Grenada

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

Grenada passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Vanuatu 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: 29.8 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?

Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Grenada compared to Vanuatu?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Grenada, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Grenada scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Grenada?

The official language in Grenada is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU GD
Population 335,169 117,303
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +678 +1473
Time zones 1 1