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Grenada · Cost of Living 2026
Cost of Living · North America

Cost of Living in Grenada
for Expats 2026

Cost of living in Grenada: 58.0 on the NYC=100 index — 42% cheaper than New York City. Expats typically budget $1,160–$2,320/month for a comfortable lifestyle. Rent alone averages $770/month for a central 1-bedroom.

42% cheaper than New York City

Your $5,000 NYC budget → $2,900/month in Grenada · your dollar goes 72% further here

$770/mo 1-bed apt · est. avg.
$9 Restaurant meal · est.
$58/mo Monthly transit · est.
$1,160–$2,320/month Typical budget / month
World Bank 2026GlobalCostData 2026 Updated April 2026YMYL · Data guide only
Cost of Living Index
58.0
NYC = 100 baseline · Moderate
0NYC 100200+
Rent
$770/mo
1-bed city centre · 76% cheaper than NYC
Dining out
$9
Per meal · 56% cheaper than NYC
Groceries
$250/mo
Monthly budget · 40% cheaper than NYC
GNI / capita
$18.2k
World Bank PPP
Purchasing Power
44.84
Your $ goes 72% further here
Inflation 2026
1.09%
Annual rate

Key Cost of Living Data

Grenada 2026 · NYC baseline = 100
World Bank 2026
Cost of Livingvs NYC · 42% cheaper than NYC
58.0NYC = 100
Rent1-bed city centre
24.0~$770/mo
RestaurantsPer meal
44.0~$9
GroceriesMonthly basket
60.0~$250/mo
Purch. PowerLocal buying
44.84×1.72 expat
vs NYC baseline
CategoryIndexEst. USDTier
Cost of Living58.042% cheaper than NYCModerate
Rent (1-bed city)24.0$770/mo/mo est.Cheap
Groceries60.0$250/mo/mo est.Moderate
Restaurants44.0$9/meal est.Moderate
Local Purch. Power44.84×1.72 expat stretch
GNI per Capita$18.2kWorld Bank PPP
Inflation Rate1.09%Annual 2026

Housing & Rent

USD per month · 2026
World Bank · GlobalCostData

Rent in Grenada is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 24.0). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $770/month, dropping to $505/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $1,320+/month centrally.

TypeUSD / monthNotes
1-bed, city centre$770/moCapital city avg.
1-bed, suburbs$505/moOutside centre
3-bed, city centre$1,320/moFamily / shared
Utilities (85m²)$85/moElectricity, gas, water

Food & Dining

Per-item prices in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

Food in Grenada is budget-friendly. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $9/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $70. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $250.

ItemPrice (USD)Notes
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$9Per person
Meal for 2, mid-range$353-course
Monthly groceries (single)$250/moEstimated
Beer (0.5L, restaurant)$1.45Local brand
Coffee / espresso$2.03Local café

Transport

Monthly costs in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

A monthly public transport pass in Grenada costs roughly $75. Taxis and ride-hailing are affordable, making day-to-day mobility a minor budget item.

TypePrice (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$58/moPublic transport
Taxi per km$1.16/kmAvg. rate
Petrol (1L)$0.93/LRegular fuel
Internet speed74.0 MbpsGood

Healthcare & Quality of Life

Key indicators for expats
WHO · UNDP 2026

Life Expectancy67.9 yrs
Physicians / 1,0001.4
Safety Index1.8Low Safety
HDI Score0.793High Development
Education Index0.778
Air Quality PM2.510.1 µg/m³

Key Insight

Grenada's CoL Index of 58.0 paired with a Local Purchasing Power Index of 44.8 signals limited purchasing power for local earners. Expats on foreign incomes benefit significantly here. Current inflation is moderate at 1.1%, keeping costs relatively stable.

Budget-Friendly

Our Verdict for Grenada

Grenada offers strong value for money at CoL 58.0 — significantly below NYC and most Western cities. Digital nomads and expats from high-cost countries benefit most from this gap.

Best for

  • Digital nomads & remote workers on foreign income
  • Budget-conscious expats maximising lifestyle quality

May not suit

  • Remote workers on tight budgets — costs still add up

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Monthly Budget Estimates

Grenada · all-in USD per month
Frugal
$1,150/monthper month
Shared housing, cooking at home, local transport
Comfortable
$2,300/monthper month
Private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel
Western Expat
$3,700/monthper month
Premium lifestyle, frequent travel, international standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grenada cost of living
How much does it cost to live in Grenada?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Grenada costs approximately $1,160–$2,320/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. The CoL Index is 58.0 (NYC = 100), meaning it is 42% cheaper than New York City.
Is Grenada affordable for expats?
Grenada is moderately priced by global standards (CoL Index 58.0). Expats from Western Europe or North America typically find their purchasing power goes significantly further here.
What is a comfortable monthly budget in Grenada?
A frugal lifestyle in Grenada — shared housing, cooking at home, local transport — runs around $1,160/month. A comfortable single-person budget (private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel) typically falls between $1,160 and $2,320/month. A Western expat lifestyle with frequent travel costs $3,712+/month.
What is the average rent in Grenada?
Rent in Grenada averages $770/month for a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment and $505/month in residential areas. Three-bedroom family apartments typically start at $1,320/month centrally. These are estimates from the Rent Index (24.0 vs NYC's 100).
How does inflation affect living costs in Grenada?
Grenada has moderate inflation at 1.1%. Cost stability makes long-term budget planning more reliable.
Sources: World Bank Open Data 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Data verified April 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Updated April 2026. Sources: World Bank, ILO, national statistics offices. Methodology. City-level prices vary — check local listings before booking.