Cost of living in Grenada compared to United States
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Grenada is about the same as in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$25 ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$20 ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$10 ($3.70) | $5.50 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6.00 ($2.22) | $1.07 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$12 ($4.44) | $4.97 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$20 ($7) | $4.44 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$15 ($5.71) | $7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$55 ($20) | $3.79 | + 439% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$9 ($3.26) | $1.98 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $3.97 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$100 ($37) | $18 | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.89 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $2.61 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Grenada is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$2,430 ($899) | $2,773 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,215 ($450) | $2,031 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$250 ($93) | $226 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,160 ($799) | $2,068 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,000 ($370) | $1,456 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$150 ($56) | $168 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 ($37) | $59 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,700 ($629) | $248 | + 153% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$1,000 ($370) | $148 | + 149% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$135 ($50) | $15 | + 240% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$20 ($7) | $34 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Grenada is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 ($61) | $55 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 ($119) | $105 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 ($64) | $139 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Grenada is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | EC$23,000 ($8,510) | $30,497 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.39 ($1.25) | $0.93 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 ($37) | $78 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Grenada is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 ($25) | $9 | + 162% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $22 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 ($33) | $155 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 ($10) | $9 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 ($9) | $5.26 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $7 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $5.05 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 ($2.75) | $2.43 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Grenada is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 ($73) | $61 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 ($14) | $29 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $217 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 ($83) | $103 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $15 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 ($2.59) | $6 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 ($352) | $491 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.55 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 ($37) | $63 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $11 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 37% cheaper than in United States
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