Cost of living in Grenada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 (¥1,325) | ¥1,023 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 (¥1,060) | ¥790 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$10 (¥530) | ¥521 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 (¥318) | ¥225 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$12 (¥636) | ¥319 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 (¥1,052) | ¥564 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 (¥818) | ¥1,287 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$55 (¥2,921) | ¥611 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 (¥467) | ¥399 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 (¥281) | ¥307 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$100 (¥5,300) | ¥1,236 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (¥530) | ¥203 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (¥159) | ¥177 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,430 (¥128,797) | ¥365,978 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,215 (¥64,399) | ¥174,960 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 (¥13,251) | ¥20,112 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,160 (¥114,486) | ¥167,408 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 (¥53,003) | ¥105,023 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$150 (¥7,950) | ¥13,280 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (¥5,300) | ¥4,420 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,700 (¥90,105) | ¥61,842 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$1,000 (¥53,003) | ¥10,283 | + 415% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$135 (¥7,155) | ¥1,221 | + 486% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$20 (¥1,060) | ¥2,588 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (¥8,720) | ¥8,396 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (¥4,003) | ¥5,233 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (¥17,100) | ¥9,426 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (¥9,234) | ¥12,490 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (¥1,219,067) | ¥3,004,620 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.39 (¥180) | ¥167 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (¥5,300) | ¥8,534 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (¥3,522) | ¥1,575 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (¥787) | ¥2,993 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (¥4,753) | ¥6,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (¥1,371) | ¥1,337 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (¥1,257) | ¥948 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (¥787) | ¥622 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (¥265) | ¥248 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (¥393) | ¥204 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (¥1,180) | ¥4,086 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (¥10,433) | ¥5,118 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (¥1,967) | ¥3,882 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,078 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (¥11,884) | ¥7,916 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (¥530) | ¥1,898 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥371) | ¥526 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥265) | ¥631 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (¥50,353) | ¥35,175 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (¥5,300) | ¥9,541 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥530) | ¥578 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 857 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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