Cost of living in Grenada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (24元) | 55元 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (36元) | 37元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (17元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (24元) | 14元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (40元) | 56元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (5.96元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (83元) | 119元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (24元) | 9元 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (8,237元) | 7,672元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,711元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (954元) | 412元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (5,927元) | 7,031元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (3,579元) | 4,064元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (716元) | 279元 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (239元) | 88元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,484 (3,541元) | 2,091元 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (885元) | 619元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (89元) | 43元 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (24元) | 41元 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (393元) | 415元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (180元) | 211元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (770元) | 590元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (416元) | 663元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (54,872元) | 159,594元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (7元) | 6元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (239元) | 176元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (159元) | 30元 | + 430% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (35元) | 36元 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (214元) | 440元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (62元) | 35元 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (57元) | 38元 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (35元) | 36元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 (20元) | 10元 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (18元) | 11元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (53元) | 80元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (470元) | 206元 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (89元) | 98元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (535元) | 429元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (24元) | 67元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (17元) | 35元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (2,266元) | 3,535元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$122 (292元) | 481元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$8 (20元) | 23元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,942 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is 6% more expensive than in China
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