Cost of living in Grenada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is about the same as in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (25元) | 43元 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (37元) | 37元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (27元) | 17元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (25元) | 16元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (12元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (41元) | 48元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (10元) | 6元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (86元) | 97元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (25元) | 9元 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (8,535元) | 13,898元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 8,379元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (989元) | 462元 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (6,141元) | 6,525元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (3,708元) | 4,376元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (742元) | 516元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (247元) | 140元 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$590 (1,458元) | 1,829元 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (917元) | 546元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (93元) | 50元 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (25元) | 66元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (407元) | 511元 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (187元) | 288元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (798元) | 654元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (431元) | 844元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (56,856元) | 148,501元 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (8元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (247元) | 206元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (164元) | 28元 | + 480% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (37元) | 27元 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (222元) | 386元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (64元) | 30元 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (59元) | 19元 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (37元) | 44元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (12元) | 21元 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (18元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (55元) | 82元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (487元) | 260元 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (92元) | 122元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (554元) | 319元 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (25元) | 90元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 19元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (2,348元) | 2,968元 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (247元) | 410元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is about the same as in China
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