Cost of living in Grenada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (53元) | 42元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (40元) | 34元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$13 (35元) | 15元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (24元) | 15元 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 (28元) | 13元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (22元) | 8元 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (44元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 (43元) | 14元 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (10元) | 5.82元 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.26 (11元) | 5.36元 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (92元) | 103元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$9 (23元) | 8元 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.97 (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (9,159元) | 8,839元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,742 (4,621元) | 4,621元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (1,061元) | 386元 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (6,590元) | 5,293元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (3,979元) | 3,034元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (796元) | 280元 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (265元) | 87元 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,484 (3,937元) | 2,283元 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (984元) | 525元 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (99元) | 38元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (27元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (436元) | 447元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (200元) | 235元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (856元) | 608元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (462元) | 568元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 137% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (61,014元) | 129,883元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (8元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$300 (796元) | 151元 | + 428% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (176元) | 32元 | + 445% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (39元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (238元) | 357元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (69元) | 40元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (63元) | 50元 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (39元) | 33元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (22元) | 8元 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (20元) | 11元 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (59元) | 74元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (522元) | 179元 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (98元) | 96元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (595元) | 359元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (27元) | 67元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 28元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (2,520元) | 3,283元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$122 (325元) | 312元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$8 (22元) | 20元 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,539 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 56% more expensive than in China
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