Moving to Grenada from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Grenada. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
658 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Virgin Islands 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 Virgin Islands 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

VI
49.6
GD
4.0

Grenada performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VI
0.0t
GD
1.5t

Virgin Islands performs better than Grenada across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VI
8.8
GD
18.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VI
64.8%
GD
78.0%

Grenada performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VI
12.1%
GD
24.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
GD
$15,900

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
GD
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
GD
9.4

Virgin Islands 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 Virgin Islands 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

Visa Required
Grenada passport holders need a visa to enter Virgin Islands.

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 Virgin Islands and Grenada.

Is Grenada safe for expats?

Grenada performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Grenada is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Grenada?

Both Virgin Islands and Grenada share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VI GD
Population 105,413 113,949
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +1473
Time zones 1 1