Cost of living in Grenada compared to Brazil
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Grenada is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.39 | + 193% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (R$ 4.60) | R$ 7 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.69 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (R$ 64) | R$ 42 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 3.82 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Grenada is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (R$ 6,348) | R$ 2,814 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,001 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (R$ 735) | R$ 569 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (R$ 4,568) | R$ 2,236 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,758) | R$ 1,472 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (R$ 552) | R$ 404 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (R$ 184) | R$ 84 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$590 (R$ 1,085) | R$ 2,006 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (R$ 682) | R$ 586 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (R$ 69) | R$ 26 | + 163% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Grenada is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (R$ 303) | R$ 244 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (R$ 139) | R$ 219 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (R$ 593) | R$ 349 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (R$ 320) | R$ 266 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Grenada is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (R$ 42,291) | R$ 98,696 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (R$ 184) | R$ 222 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Grenada is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (R$ 122) | R$ 17 | + 616% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (R$ 27) | R$ 52 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (R$ 165) | R$ 244 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 180% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 269% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.57 | + 199% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (R$ 41) | R$ 48 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Grenada is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (R$ 362) | R$ 92 | + 292% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (R$ 68) | R$ 53 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (R$ 412) | R$ 189 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (R$ 1,747) | R$ 3,925 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (R$ 184) | R$ 122 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 27% more expensive than in Brazil
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