General Country Information ๐
Capital | St. Georgeโs |
Country | Grenada |
Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
Main religion | Christianity |
In numbersโฆ ๐
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 โ
Winter | 26โC |
Summer | 29โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | English |
Population able to read | 98% |
Population with a college degree | 20% |
Population able to speak english | 89% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 32 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | No |
Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | Left |
Main airline | LIAT |
Main airport | Maurice Bishop International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $1.5 |
Cigarettes | $8 |
Burger | $5 |
Coffee | $3 |
Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $400/month |
Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $10/10km |
Petrol | $1.20/l |
Rental car | $50/day |
Public transportation | $5/daypass |
Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 25% |
Vat | 15% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $10000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 10-15% |
Restaurant | 10-15% |
Bar | 10-15% |
Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 26.45/MBits |
Tld | .gd |
Free wifi | 7/10 |
Population with access to internet | 75% |
Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type G |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sundays |
Closing times | 6:00 PM |
Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | Amazon |
Supermarket | IGA |
Pharmacy | True Value |
Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 6/10 |
Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
Public Parks | 8/10 |
Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food ๐๏ธ
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 ๐ป๏ธ
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 ๐
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 ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
Independence Day | February 7 | Commemorates Grenadaโs 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 ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | The Grenada Informer |
Online news | Grenada Broadcasting Network |
Tv | Grenada Television Network |
Radio | Spice FM |