Essentials
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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