Essentials
- City
- Lance aux Epines, Saint George, Grenada
- Internet Speed
- 50-100 Mbps via Flow or Digicel fiber optics
- Currency & Banking
- Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD fixed rate
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink, though many expats prefer filtered/bottled water
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK style) sockets
- SIM Card
- Flow Grenada or Digicel; $40 USD for 20GB monthly data
- Banking for Expats
- Republic Bank (EC) Limited, CIBC FirstCaribbean; Revolut/Wise work for ATM withdrawals
- Accommodation
- Luxury villas and SGU student-style apartments; monthly range $1,200–$3,500 USD
- Cashless Friendly
- Mostly yes in Lance aux Epines; cash needed for local buses and small vendors
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, VRBO, or local agents like 'Grenada Blue Sky' ($100–$250 USD/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Lance aux Epines Cottages (starting ~$140 USD/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- L'Anse Aux Epines Beach (Beachfront access)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Lance aux Epines Main Road (Proximity to bus route and West Indies Beer Co.)
- Population
- 3,200 (Suburban residential area)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Hub Grenada (located in nearby Grand Anse, $25 USD/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- West Indies Beer Co. (Great WiFi, outdoor desks, quiet during early afternoons)
- Networking Events
- Grenada Chamber of Industry & Commerce (GCIC) mixers in St. George's
- Social Events for Expats
- Hash House Harriers (Weekly Saturday runs/walks); Friday nights at Prickly Bay Marina
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No apps; use 'Haydock Taxi Service' or 'King's Taxi' (WhatsApp based)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Sanvics Jeep & Bike Rentals (Grand Anse, ~$35 USD/day for scooters)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Prickly Bay Beach (Walking distance) or Grand Anse Beach (10 mins drive)
- Top Regional Airline
- interCaribbean Airways, LIAT 2020
- Top International Airline
- British Airways (LGW), JetBlue (JFK), American Airlines (MIA)
- Highway Access
- Maurice Bishop Memorial Highway (Connects to Airport and St. George's)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- St. George’s Terminal (No trains; primary hub for minibuses)
- Public Transport Passes
- No passes; $2.50 XCD per zone (Bus #1 runs to the main road)
- Regional Travel
- Osprey Lines Ferry to Carriacou ($160 XCD round trip)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- St. Augustine's Medical Services (Private, St. Paul's); General Hospital (St. George's)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Sankalpa Yoga (at True Blue Bay Resort, $15 USD/class)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Body Image Health Club (Grand Anse, $10 USD day pass)
- Laundry Services
- L&H Laundry (Lance aux Epines main road, $1 USD per lb)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- KariBites (Grenada's primary food delivery platform)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Oil Down (Breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings, coconut milk)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Groundation Grenada (Plant-based events); Calabash Hotel (fine dining vegan options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- House of Chocolate (St. George's, artisan truffles)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Food Fair (Grand Anse Shopping Centre)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Grenada Marketplace (Online aggregator)
- Grocery Delivery
- Real Value IGA Supermarket (Delivery available via website)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Prickly Bay Marina (Live music, quiz nights, happy hours)
- Local Brewery
- West Indies Beer Co. (Onsite microbrewery, 10+ craft beers)
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Shop at Le Phare Bleu (Petite Calivigny nearby)
- Street Food Stalls
- Grand Anse Spice Market (Grilled fish, rotis)
- Popular International Cuisine
- The Red Crab (Continental/Indian fusion); Aziz Restaurant (Middle Eastern)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Fort Frederick (View of the harbor)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Susan Mains Gallery (Spiceland Mall)
- Historical Sites
- Fort George (1705 French construction)
- Religious Sites
- Blessed Sacrament Church (Grand Anse)
- Annual Events
- Grenada Carnival (Spicemas) in August; Billfish Tournament in January
- Cultural Districts
- The Carenage (St. George's waterfront)
- Theater Venues
- No formal theaters; occasional performances at Marryshow House
- Local Markets
- Market Square (St. George's city center for spices and fruit)
- Music Scene
- Junction Bar (Grand Anse, live reggae and soca)
- Street Art
- Marine murals near the Carenage
- Cooking Classes
- Grenada Chocolate House (Cacao workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Art and Soul Gallery (Grand Anse)
- Historic Buildings
- Grenada National Museum (Former French barracks)
- Local Heritage
- Nutmeg production (Grenada is the 'Isle of Spice')
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Woburn Mangrove Boardwalk
- National Parks Nearby
- Grand Etang National Park (25 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Lance aux Epines loop (Quiet residential roads for jogging)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Quarantine Point (Cliffside sunset views)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Mount Hartman Estate (Home to the endangered Grenada Dove)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- BBC Beach (Morne Rouge) for small evening gatherings
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL Express (Grand Anse); FedEx (Frequente)
- Tech Repair Services
- G-Tech (St. George's for laptop/mobile repair)
- Table Tennis Spots
- West Indies Beer Co. (Game area available)
- Language Classes
- SGU (St. George's University) occasionally offers community English/Spanish
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Grand Anse Public Library
- Community Centers
- L’Anse Aux Epines Community Park
- Gaming Lounges
- The Hub gaming zone (SGU area)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Star City Casino (True Blue)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $192,000 USD)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,200 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $128,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,500 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $270,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,000 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $180,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,200 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $336,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,800 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $224,000 USD)
- Corporate Tax
- 28% on net profit
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15%
- Tax System
- Territorial (Taxed only on income accrued in or derived from Grenada)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 28% for income over $60,000 XCD
- VAT
- 15% standard rate
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No strict CFC rules currently
- Property Tax
- 0.2% on market value of land + 0.3% for buildings (Residential)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 0.5% - 5% (Stamp duty/transfer tax varies by status)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Grenada Digital Nomad Visa (up to 2 years, no local income tax on foreign income)