Living in St. Georges
What it really costs to live in St. Georges, what you can earn, the visas that get you in, and the taxes you'll pay — for Grenada, updated 2026. St. Georges lies in Caribbean. Grenada's capital is St. George's. The main language is English. The currency is the East Caribbean dollar.
Cost of Living in St. Georges
Full Monthly Breakdown for St. Georges
What You Can Earn in Grenada
Typical gross annual salaries in Grenada by sector (entry · median · senior). St. Georges pay usually sits around the national median.
| Sector | Entry | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| it | €19 500 | €28 000 | €39 000 |
| retail | €7 500 | €10 500 | €14 500 |
| finance | €14 500 | €21 000 | €29 500 |
| education | €10 500 | €15 000 | €21 000 |
| healthcare | €13 000 | €18 500 | €26 000 |
| engineering | €17 500 | €25 000 | €35 000 |
| hospitality | €7 500 | €11 000 | €15 500 |
| construction | €11 500 | €16 500 | €23 000 |
Living in St. Georges: Safety, Health & Climate
St. Georges shares Grenada's wider quality-of-life profile. St. Georges has a tropical climate. Here is what daily life looks like on the things that matter most when you relocate.
Visa Routes to Grenada
Affording St. Georges is only half the question — you also need a visa that lets you stay in Grenada. The main routes:
- A job offer is normally required for the main work route.
- Permanent residence after about 5 years.
- Citizenship after ~7 years — dual nationality allowed.
- Investment route from about €220 000 (USD).
Taxes in Grenada
Top marginal rate 40%, VAT 15%.
Settling into St. Georges
- Foreigners can open a local bank account in Grenada.
- Budget around €1 800 for first-month setup in St. Georges.
- Regulated professions needing credential recognition: Medicine, Law, Teaching, Architecture.
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How much does it cost to live in St. Georges?
A single person in central St. Georges should budget about €845/month, roughly €755 outside the centre. A family of four needs around €1 600/month.
Can I get a visa to live in Grenada?
Yes — the main route usually needs a job offer, with permanent residence reachable in about 5 years. See the full Grenada visa comparison for the route that fits you.
Sources: salaries, taxes, safety, healthcare and visa data from World Bank, OECD, the Global Peace Index and official government portals. Cost-of-living figures are community-sourced benchmarks — a guide, not a quote. Last reviewed 2026-05.
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