St. George's Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
St. George's, Grenada, West Indies |
| 👥 Population |
33,000 (Greater St. George District) |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Average 50-100 Mbps via Flow or Digicel fiber |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD (fixed) |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Safe to drink in St. George's (NAWASA treated) |
| 🔌 Power |
230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK style) sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card |
Digicel or Flow; roughly $40 USD for 20GB monthly data |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
Republic Bank, CIBC Caribbean, and digital options like Revolut |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Airbnb, blueRealEstate, and local FB groups like 'Grenada Rentals' |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Moderate; major hotels and supermarkets accept cards, local buses/stalls require cash |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb (approx. $80-$150/night for central apartments) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Sails & Shades or locally owned guesthouses near Grand Anse (approx. $50/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Grand Anse Beach (proximity to sand, hotels, and dining) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Lance aux Epines or True Blue (fast internet, modern condos, expat community) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
The Hub Grenada (Morne Rouge); flexible desks from $20 USD/day |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Groundation Coffee (St. George's) or Mocha Spoke (True Blue) |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Grenada Chamber of Industry & Commerce monthly mixers |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Hash House Harriers (weekly trail runs/socials) and 'Grenada Expats' FB group |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Haylup (Grenada's local equivalent to Uber) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Ride Grenada (St. George's); approx. $35/day for scooters |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Grand Anse Beach, 10 mins from the Carenage |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
interCaribbean Airways and Caribbean Airlines |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
British Airways (UK), American Airlines (US), Air Canada (Canada) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
Maurice Bishop Highway connecting the airport to the capital |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
St. George’s Bus Terminal (Melville Street) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
No passes; fixed cash fares (approx. $2.50 XCD for local zones) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Osprey Lines Ferry to Carriacou ($160 XCD round trip) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
St. George’s General Hospital (Public) or St. Augustine's Medical Services (Private) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Sankalpa Yoga Studio (Grand Anse) and Spice Island Beach Resort Spa |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Body Image Health Club (Grand Anse); $60 USD/month |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Lighthouse Laundry (True Blue); wash and fold services available |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
KariBites (widely used in St. George's) |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Oil Down (one-pot breadfruit, salted meat, and coconut milk dish) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Purbon (Grand Anse) and Kayak Kafe (St. George's) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
House of Chocolate (St. George's) for local organic treats |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
St. George’s Market Square for fresh produce |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Grenada Marketplace (online) or Amazon via freight forwarders like ShopXpress |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
CK's SuperValu provides delivery and online ordering |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
The 'Wall' at Grand Anse and various bars in Lance aux Epines |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
West Indies Beer Co. (Lance aux Epines) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
De La Grenade (tastings) and various upscale hotel bars |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Wall Street (Grand Anse) for BBQ and local juices |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
Umbrellas Beach Bar (American/Fusion) and Carib Sushi |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
The Carenage (waterfront) and Fort George |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Grenada National Museum (Young Street) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Fort Frederick (panoramic views of the harbor) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (St. George's) |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Spicemas (August Carnival) and Billfish Tournament (January) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
The Carenage district |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Marryshow Folk Theatre |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
St. George’s Spice Market |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Soca and Reggae at Dodgy Dock (Wednesday nights) |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Murals along the Sendall Tunnel entrances |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
True Blue Bay Resort cooking demonstrations |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Artistic Wellness and Susan Mains Gallery (Spiceland Mall) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
York House (Old Parliament) |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
Nutmeg and Cocoa processing stations (Gouyave/Diamond Estate) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Annandale Falls and Seven Sisters Waterfalls |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Grand Etang National Park & Forest Reserve |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Grand Etang Lake loop trail |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Quarantine Point or Fort Frederick |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Mount Hartman Estate (home to the Grenada Dove) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
BBC Beach (Morne Rouge) with local permits |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
DHL Express (Maurice Bishop Hwy) and FedEx |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
The Computer Store (Grand Anse) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
St. George's University (SGU) recreational lounge |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
English is the official language; Patois is spoken informally |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Grenada Public Library (Carenage - check for renovation status) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
YMCA Grenada (Tanteen) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Small gaming setups at local cyber cafes in Grand Anse |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Windward Sands Casino |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $4,000 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $160,000 USD) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $2,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $112,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $3,800 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $228,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $2,500 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $150,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $3,500 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $280,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $2,200 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $176,000 USD) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
28% |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
15% for non-residents |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Territorial/Source-based for residents; Worldwide for citizens |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
28% on income over $60,000 XCD |
| 🧾 VAT |
15% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
No specific CFC rules currently enforced |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Yes, based on market value (0.2% for residential buildings) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
Stamp duty varies; 10% for non-citizens without an Alien Landholding License |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Employment Act) allows 1-year stay with income tax exemptions |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING ST. GEORGE'S