Cost of living in Grenada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (27元) | 46元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (40元) | 40元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (30元) | 15元 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (19元) | 17元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (27元) | 18元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (13元) | 11元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (45元) | 62元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (7元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (11元) | 7元 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (94元) | 118元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (27元) | 9元 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is about the same as in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (9,318元) | 13,507元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 7,710元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (1,080元) | 488元 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (6,705元) | 7,095元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (4,049元) | 4,246元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (810元) | 271元 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (270元) | 113元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$590 (1,592元) | 1,322元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (1,001元) | 592元 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (101元) | 34元 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (27元) | 49元 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (444元) | 510元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (204元) | 252元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (871元) | 624元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (470元) | 839元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is about the same as in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (62,077元) | 159,743元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (270元) | 198元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (179元) | 41元 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (40元) | 29元 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (242元) | 328元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (70元) | 52元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (64元) | 45元 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (40元) | 36元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (13元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (20元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (60元) | 86元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Grenada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (531元) | 249元 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (100元) | 111元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (605元) | 399元 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (27元) | 76元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (19元) | 30元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (2,564元) | 2,783元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (270元) | 427元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (27元) | 24元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,507 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is 7% more expensive than in China
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