Cost of living in Grenada compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥1,019 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥823) | ¥727 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 (¥605) | ¥518 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 (¥384) | ¥203 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥312 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 (¥274) | ¥616 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 (¥918) | ¥948 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 (¥137) | ¥851 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 (¥215) | ¥545 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 (¥220) | ¥288 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 (¥1,912) | ¥1,250 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥231 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 (¥165) | ¥211 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 (¥189,469) | ¥298,509 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥163,427 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 (¥21,951) | ¥25,415 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 (¥136,328) | ¥150,519 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 (¥82,318) | ¥81,210 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 (¥16,464) | ¥36,753 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 (¥5,488) | ¥4,386 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$590 (¥32,378) | ¥43,810 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 (¥20,362) | ¥17,687 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 (¥2,056) | ¥1,118 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥1,483 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (¥9,029) | ¥6,145 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 (¥4,144) | ¥5,263 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 (¥17,705) | ¥9,604 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 (¥9,560) | ¥13,529 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 (¥1,262,206) | ¥2,697,750 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 (¥169) | ¥170 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 (¥5,488) | ¥10,153 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 (¥3,647) | ¥2,154 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 (¥814) | ¥2,551 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 (¥4,922) | ¥5,499 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (¥1,420) | ¥1,340 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 (¥1,301) | ¥842 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 (¥814) | ¥750 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 (¥274) | ¥225 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 (¥407) | ¥233 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 (¥1,222) | ¥3,812 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Grenada | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 (¥10,802) | ¥4,064 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 (¥2,036) | ¥3,590 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 (¥12,304) | ¥6,047 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥896 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 (¥384) | ¥487 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥274) | ¥585 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 (¥52,135) | ¥98,506 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 (¥5,488) | ¥9,275 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥549) | ¥587 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Grenada is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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