General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | St. George’s |
| Country | Grenada |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.4% |
| Gdp | $1.24 billion |
| Size | 344 sq km |
| Population | 112,523 |
| Population density | 327/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 33% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 20% |
| Population able to speak english | 89% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 32 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | LIAT |
| Main airport | Maurice Bishop International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $8 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $10000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 26.45/MBits |
| Tld | .gd |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | IGA |
| Pharmacy | True Value |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Down | A national dish of Grenada, made with salted meat, breadfruit, callaloo, and spices | $10-$15 |
| Callaloo Soup | A hearty soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, tomatoes, and meat | $5-$10 |
| Roti | A flatbread filled with curried meat or vegetables | $5-$10 |
| Curry Goat | A flavorful dish made with goat meat cooked in a curry sauce | $10-$15 |
| Jerk Chicken | A popular Jamaican dish made with chicken marinated in a spicy jerk sauce | $8-$12 |
| Fried Plantains | A sweet and savory side dish made with fried plantains | $5-$10 |
| Rum Punch | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg Punch | A traditional Grenadian drink made with nutmeg, rum, and fruit juices | $5-$7 |
| Rum Punch | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and spices | $4-$6 |
| Carib Beer | The local beer of Grenada, known for its light and refreshing taste | $2-$3 |
| Westerhall Estate Rum | A premium rum distilled on the island, known for its smooth and flavorful taste | $10-$15 per bottle |
| Belmont Estate Coffee | A locally grown and roasted coffee, known for its rich and aromatic flavor | $3-$5 per cup |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg | The spice that Grenada is famous for | $5-$10 per pound |
| Cocoa | Another spice that Grenada is known for | $5-$10 per pound |
| Chocolate | Made from the cocoa beans grown in Grenada | $5-$10 per bar |
| Rum | Made from the sugarcane grown in Grenada | $10-$20 per bottle |
| Spices | A variety of spices, including nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon, and cloves | $5-$10 per package |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from local materials | $10-$50 per piece |
| Pottery | Handmade pottery made from local clay | $10-$50 per piece |
| Wood carvings | Handmade wood carvings made from local wood | $10-$50 per piece |
| Paintings | Paintings by local artists | $50-$100 per painting |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | February 7 | Commemorates Grenada’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1974 |
| Carnival | February/March | A lively festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Good Friday | March/April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March/April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Honours the contributions of workers |
| Whit Monday | May/June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Corpus Christi | May/June | A Catholic holiday that celebrates the Eucharist |
| Emancipation Day | August 1 | Commemorates the abolition of slavery in Grenada in 1834 |
| National Heroes Day | October 25 | Honours the national heroes of Grenada |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Grenada Informer |
| Online news | Grenada Broadcasting Network |
| Tv | Grenada Television Network |
| Radio | Spice FM |