Cost of living in Grenada compared to Brazil
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Grenada is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 36 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (R$ 4.62) | R$ 9 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (R$ 5.54) | R$ 4.92 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Grenada is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (R$ 6,380) | R$ 3,686 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,512 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (R$ 739) | R$ 587 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (R$ 4,591) | R$ 2,715 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (R$ 2,772) | R$ 1,707 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (R$ 554) | R$ 515 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (R$ 185) | R$ 89 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$590 (R$ 1,090) | R$ 1,982 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (R$ 686) | R$ 626 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (R$ 69) | R$ 29 | + 137% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Grenada is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (R$ 304) | R$ 248 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (R$ 140) | R$ 248 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (R$ 596) | R$ 414 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (R$ 322) | R$ 301 | + 7% | |
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$23,000 (R$ 42,503) | R$ 115,133 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 5.59 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (R$ 185) | R$ 229 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Grenada is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (R$ 123) | R$ 22 | + 467% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (R$ 27) | R$ 45 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (R$ 166) | R$ 264 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (R$ 44) | R$ 13 | + 241% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (R$ 41) | R$ 55 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Grenada is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Grenada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (R$ 364) | R$ 112 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (R$ 69) | R$ 66 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (R$ 414) | R$ 200 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (R$ 1,756) | R$ 4,406 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (R$ 185) | R$ 125 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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