Cost of living in Grenada compared to United States
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenada is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$13 ($4.87) | $4.32 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 ($3.32) | $0.88 | + 279% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$11 ($3.90) | $2.98 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 ($3.09) | $4.01 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$16 ($5.96) | $3.36 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 ($1.45) | $1.77 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.26 ($1.58) | $3.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$9 ($3.22) | $1.94 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.97 ($1.47) | $2.04 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Grenada is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 ($1,278) | $2,269 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,742 ($645) | $1,629 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 ($148) | $177 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 ($919) | $1,625 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $1,155 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 ($111) | $109 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 ($37) | $47 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,484 ($549) | $298 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 ($137) | $118 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Grenada is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 ($61) | $49 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 ($119) | $86 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 ($64) | $112 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Grenada is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 ($8,510) | $22,992 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 ($1.14) | $0.75 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | EC$300 ($111) | $81 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenada is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 ($25) | $7 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 ($10) | $7 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 ($9) | $3.55 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $5.08 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$8 ($3.11) | $3.57 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 ($2.75) | $1.83 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenada is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 ($73) | $45 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 ($14) | $24 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 ($83) | $74 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 ($2.59) | $4.82 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $5.81 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 ($352) | $395 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$122 ($45) | $52 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$8 ($3.10) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 16% cheaper than in United States
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