Cost of living in Grenada

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Food			Price in EC$
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 XCD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 XCD
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 XCD
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 XCD
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 XCD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 XCD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 XCD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 XCD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 XCD
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 XCD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 XCD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 XCD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 XCD
1.5 kg Sugar			10 XCD
2 liter cooking oil			20 XCD
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 XCD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 XCD
1 liter milk			8.50 XCD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 XCD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 XCD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 XCD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 XCD
House Cleaning fee per day			105 XCD
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 XCD
Original branded Electric Fans			200 XCD
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 XCD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 XCD
Single bed Blankets			120 XCD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 XCD
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 XCD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 XCD
Men's haircut			40 XCD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 XCD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 XCD
1 month of gym subscription.			105 XCD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 XCD
Unisex Loris perfume			30 XCD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 XCD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 XCD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 XCD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 XCD
Go carting 30mins			120 XCD
Movie House 3d cinema			30 XCD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 XCD
Photo shoot			120 XCD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 XCD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 XCD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 XCD
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 XCD
Spalding Basketball			200 XCD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 XCD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 XCD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 XCD
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 XCD
1 day rent a car cost			140 XCD
Driver’s license			2300 XCD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 XCD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 XCD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 XCD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 XCD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 XCD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 XCD

The cost of living here is relatively very cheap. Renting a one-bedroom flat in the city here, costs around $150USD. Utility amount to half of that in addition and other costs such as food, clothing, transportation, leisure is again about $250USD per month. This adds up to a total of a $400USD budget, which can be greatly reduced by choosing to stay in a hostel provided for students. The average budget in USD in Grenada is as following:

• $400USD per month for a single person;
• $1000USD per month for a couple;
• $1500USD per month for a family with two children will do.

Restaurants

People here tend to spend their money in restaurants and Grenadian restaurants offer good food at reasonable prices. Still, if you do not earn much, these offers may not be considered cheap. Restaurants frequently offer drinks that are low priced, usually between $2USDore even less.

Here is the average pricing;

 Markets

The cost of living in Grenada can be more affordable if do not eat out, but buying groceries and cooking at your own hostel than shopping at the local markets is even cheaper. Markets offer lower prices for domestic food, while imported food may be a bit pricey.

Transportation

If you are in Grenada, you'll definitely need to travel around the country or in your city, either by bus, train, taxi, or car. The great thing is that the transportation rates are quite affordable and public transport functions very well, considering the fact that the country has a well-constructed developed road network.

Here is what you should expect;

Clothing and Shoes

When trying to find out the cost of clothes in Grenada, you might be amazed that a pair of jeans can cost only $20. Leather is a bit more expensive, but still not too much in comparison to some other countries. For good leather shoes, you will need to pay around $50.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between $450 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. Depending on your everyday choice this figure is variable!