Cost of living in Grenada compared to United States
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Grenada is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 ($3.70) | $17 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $9 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$11 ($4.08) | $5.06 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$7 ($2.59) | $0.99 | + 162% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$10 ($3.70) | $3.35 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $4.43 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$17 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$2.50 ($0.93) | $3.91 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$3.91 ($1.45) | $1.94 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$4.00 ($1.48) | $3.28 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$35 ($13) | $16 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.26 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.00 ($1.11) | $2.46 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Grenada is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,453 ($1,278) | $2,515 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,957 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$400 ($148) | $204 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,484 ($919) | $1,778 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$1,500 ($555) | $1,342 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$300 ($111) | $139 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$100 ($37) | $56 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$590 ($218) | $297 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$371 ($137) | $135 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$37 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$10 ($3.70) | $26 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Grenada is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 ($61) | $51 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$76 ($28) | $46 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$323 ($119) | $92 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$174 ($64) | $120 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Grenada is 48% 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) | $25,474 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.08 ($1.14) | $1.06 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | EC$100 ($37) | $77 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Grenada is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$66 ($25) | $7 | + 230% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $19 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$90 ($33) | $125 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 ($10) | $7 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$24 ($9) | $4.17 | + 111% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.49) | $5.50 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $4.18 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$7 ($2.75) | $2.05 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$22 ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Grenada is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Grenada | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$197 ($73) | $49 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$37 ($14) | $27 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$224 ($83) | $83 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$10 ($3.70) | $13 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$7 ($2.59) | $5.19 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $6 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | EC$950 ($352) | $499 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$100 ($37) | $53 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $9 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Grenada is 38% cheaper than in United States
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