Grenada
Spice Island with a sought-after citizenship-by-investment program
67/100 FutureLife Score #87 FutureLife Index 2026
67/100
FutureLife Score
#87
FutureLife Index 2026
Save to board
$1,600
Comfortable/mo
7.8/10
Safety
7/10
Healthcare
#62
Happiness rank
Key Scores
67/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
7.8/10
Safety Index
7/10
Healthcare
#62
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank
Why people move to Grenada
+Full citizenship from $150K investment
+E-2 treaty with the USA for Grenadian citizens
+Pristine beaches and lush rainforest
+The 'Spice Isle' - nutmeg capital of the world
+Low crime, welcoming locals
Citizenship by InvestmentCaribbeanBeach Life
Culture & context
Spice Island - nutmeg, mace, cocoa. Tiny English-speaking Caribbean nation with strong Catholic heritage and laid-back culture.
People, religion & languages
Population
~125K
37% urban
Languages
English
Also: Grenadian Creole French
Day-to-day English
Native.
Religion
Mostly Catholic and Protestant - religious observance strong.
Catholic
36%
Protestant
50%
Other Christian
8%
Other
6%
Culture & etiquette
What locals value and what to watch for
FamilyFaithNutmeg prideCricketFriendliness
Do
- Greet warmly
- Try real Grenadian cocoa
Avoid
- Camouflage clothing (illegal)
- Loud disrespect of churches
Pace of life
Very slow.
Expat-friendliness
Welcoming; small but growing offshore/retirement community.
Holidays & food culture
Oil down (national dish) - breadfruit, salt meat, coconut milk one-pot.
Oil downRotiCallalooNutmeg-spiced ice creamRum
Mealtimes
Lunch 13:00–14:30, dinner 19:00–21:00.
Dietary norms
Meat-centric; veg accessible.
Major holidays
February 7
Independence Day
August
Carnival (Spicemas)
October 25
Thanksgiving
December 25
Christmas
Work culture & business norms
Working weekMonday–Friday
Hours08:00–16:00.
HierarchyModerate.
PunctualityFlexible.
Meeting stylePersonal, warm.
Business attireSmart business.
Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$1,600/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$3,000/mo
Luxury lifestyle$5,900/mo
Single person, before income tax
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Quick facts
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyXCD
Internet35 Mbps avg
EnglishHigh
Future Life Score67/100
Future Life Rank#87
PR pathModerate
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#80
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT20%
CapitalSt George's
Best airportsGND (Maurice Bishop)
Coastline121 km Caribbean
Population~125K
Avg temp28°C / 82°F
Visa options
Citizenship by InvestmentModerate
Tourist VisaEasy
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