North America · Caribbean
Grenada
Grenada, the 'Spice Isle', is one of the Caribbean's less commercialised islands: relaxed, with good beaches and unusual diving, including an underwater sculpture park and a large wreck. A medical university brings a small, ready-made expat scene and the services that go with it. Infrastructure and specialised healthcare are limited, internet is slower in some areas, and imported goods cost more. The island sits towards the southern edge of the hurricane belt, so direct strikes are rarer, but the dry season from January to May is the best time to come.
Nomad quick facts
$1350/mo
$2160/mo
93.4 Mbps
1.70 (#44 of 190)
Limited
Jan–May
Not available
74.6 / 100
Score breakdown
Relaxed and less commercialised, beaches and diving, small expat community, moderate costs for the Caribbean.
Limited infrastructure and specialised healthcare, slower internet in some areas, expensive imported goods, hurricane risk.
Cost of living in Grenada
Grenada offers a relatively moderate-cost Caribbean lifestyle, although imported food and other goods can make everyday spending higher than expected. St. George's and the areas around Grand Anse have the greatest selection of accommodation and amenities, but rents are generally better away from the main tourist areas. Local markets and locally produced food can help make a longer stay more affordable.
Estimated monthly cost
Single
$1,350/mo
Couple
$2,160/mo
Cost score inputs
Livingcost
81/100
WB PLI
61.8
Score blends a nomad-realistic monthly cost estimate (built from livingcost.org data, adjusted for short-term nomad spending like furnished housing, coworking, and eating out) with the World Bank's Household Consumption Price Level Index, a broader cross-country cost benchmark. Countries without World Bank price-level data are scored on the livingcost estimate alone. Prices displayed in USD.
The nomad cost estimate reflects a realistic single/couple monthly budget, not a bare local cost of living — actual spending still varies with lifestyle and location within a country.
Sources: livingcost.org · World Bank Household Consumption Price Level Index · Independent nomad cost estimates
Internet in Grenada
Grenada offers functional download speeds for standard web tasks, though moderate upload bandwidth and higher latency can cause slight delays during live calls.
Download speed
93.4 Mbps
Blends download speed (Ookla Speedtest Global Index) with upload speed and latency (Cloudflare Radar). Speeds are scored between 10 Mbps (0) and 200 Mbps (100); latency counts the opposite way — lower is better. A missing metric doesn't penalize a country, it's scored on whatever data is available.
A national average — city and neighbourhood speeds vary, especially outside major hubs.
Get an eSIM for arrival →Sources: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · Cloudflare Radar
Safety in Grenada
Grenada is generally safe, with petty theft and occasional break-ins the main concerns; St. George's and popular beach areas are straightforward for nomads with normal precautions.
Global safety rank
#44 of 190
Estimated safety score
1.70 (lower = safer; not covered by the Global Peace Index)
WJP Rule of Law rank
#53 of 143
WJP Rule of Law score
0.78 (higher = safer)
Blends three published safety indices: the Global Peace Index, the WJP Rule of Law Index (Order & Security factor), and the Gallup Global Law and Order Index. Places the Global Peace Index doesn't cover use our own estimate, based on regional peers and crime data. Each is rescaled 0-100 and combined with weights favoring GPI and Gallup slightly over WJP. Not every country is tracked by all three — the blend adjusts to whichever are available (weights are renormalized) rather than penalizing a country for a missing source, though a country tracked by fewer sources carries lower confidence.
As this is national average data, be aware that safety varies significantly by city and region within a country.
Get nomad insurance →Sources: Global Peace Index (Institute for Economics & Peace) · WJP Rule of Law Index (World Justice Project) · Gallup Global Law and Order Index
Tourism & infrastructure in Grenada
St. George's offers a laid-back, authentic Caribbean base with unique diving (an underwater sculpture park, a famous wreck) and a small ready-made expat scene around the medical school. This is a quieter, smaller-scale destination — day trips mean exploring the island itself or hopping to sister island Carriacou rather than a wide regional network.
Within-city transit
Limited
Between-city transit
Limited
Tropical; warm and humid year-round with a wet season Jun–Dec that overlaps hurricane season.
Best months: Jan–May
Grenada has no formal public transit system; travel depends on privately run shared minibuses that ply main routes cheaply but without fixed schedules. Renting a car or using taxis is the practical choice for reaching beaches and the mountainous interior. St. George's, the compact capital, is walkable but hilly.
A weighted blend of published indices: the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (weighted highest — the strongest predictor of appeal), Numbeo's Quality of Life Index, the World Happiness Report, Gallup's day-to-day enjoyment data, the EF English Proficiency Index, and a public transit assessment covering both within-city and between-city transport. Not every country is scored on all six — the blend adjusts to whichever are available rather than penalizing a country for a missing one.
Sources: WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index · Numbeo Quality of Life Index · World Happiness Report · Gallup · EF English Proficiency Index · Public transit assessment
Grenada visa and entry rules for digital nomads
Tourist entry — USA passport
Visa-free — 90 days
Tourism Visa Note
No eVisa or advance authorization needed for this visa-exempt entry — just a return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation details at the border.
Working remotely in Grenada on tourist entry
Work of any kind, including remote work, is permitted only with a standard work visa, according to EY's July 2026 global guide. Source
In practice
No reports of enforcement against remote workers found (checked October 2026).
Digital nomad visa
No dedicated digital-nomad route
Other long-stay options
Yes (for work, study, or business purposes)
Visa and entry requirements can change. Check the latest information from official government sources before travelling; eligibility, documents and permitted activities depend on your nationality and personal circumstances.
Tax & residency in Grenada
Tax-residency timing
More than 183 days in a year of assessment
How the day count works
Physical presence exceeding 183 days during the year of assessment; a permanent place in Grenada can be an alternative test.
Other residency triggers
Having a permanent place in Grenada can establish residence independently of the day count.
Remote work before residence
May be taxable. Employment, business or services carried out in Grenada can produce Grenada-source income before residence; treaty provisions and the nature of the work may affect the result.
If you become tax resident
Residents are generally taxed on worldwide income, subject to statutory treatment and applicable tax treaties.
What this usually means for nomads
More than 183 days in a year of assessment or having a permanent place in Grenada can create tax residence. Pay for work carried out in Grenada may be taxable there before residence, even if paid from abroad. A longer stay, local home, business or personal and economic ties increases the risk.
Tax rules can change and depend on your residency status, income structure, time spent in the country and applicable tax treaties. This information is general only and is not financial or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional before relying on it.
Top cities for nomads in Grenada
St. George's, the capital, and nearby Grand Anse beach have most of the accommodation and services. Lance aux Épines is a quiet, upscale peninsula popular with expats, and Carriacou is a small sister island for diving and sailing.
Capital & largest; main hub, most amenities, scenic harbour.
Main beach strip; great sand, restaurants, resorts near the capital.
Upscale southern peninsula; quiet expat area, marinas & beaches.
Laid-back sister island; diving, sailing, tiny & tranquil.
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