Cost of living in Grenada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 139% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (65元) | 36元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (52元) | 38元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$10 (26元) | 13元 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (31元) | 15元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (52元) | 10元 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (40元) | 51元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$55 (144元) | 16元 | + 827% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (23元) | 6元 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (14元) | 6元 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$100 (261元) | 88元 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (26元) | 8元 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (8元) | 12元 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,430 (6,354元) | 15,689元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,215 (3,177元) | 7,762元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (654元) | 494元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,160 (5,648元) | 6,859元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (2,615元) | 3,972元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$150 (392元) | 335元 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (261元) | 101元 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,700 (4,445元) | 1,494元 | + 197% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$1,000 (2,615元) | 571元 | + 358% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$135 (353元) | 38元 | + 835% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$20 (52元) | 47元 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (430元) | 415元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (197元) | 280元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (844元) | 574元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (455元) | 717元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (60,137元) | 152,522元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.39 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (261元) | 244元 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (174元) | 41元 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (39元) | 45元 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (234元) | 111元 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (68元) | 47元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (62元) | 44元 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (13元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (19元) | 12元 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (58元) | 79元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (515元) | 225元 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (97元) | 110元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (586元) | 248元 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (26元) | 77元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (18元) | 27元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (2,484元) | 3,708元 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (261元) | 406元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (26元) | 25元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is 19% more expensive than in China
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