It's all but impossible to give a general quote for any type of hosting without specific specifications. For example the prices for shared hosting run from pennies per month to more than one hundred dollars per month. Grid hosting has become very popular because of it's redundancy, however, the low end plans/companies probably will not live up to any reasonable persons expectations. The same can be said for all types of hosting. Low prices mean more clients sharing the same resources and ultimately poor performance.

I wouldn't box yourself in to a specific type of hosting unless you have very specific needs. In general, for personal sites and small businesses shared hosting from a reputable company will be sufficient and be a great starting point. This will allow you to get a feel for what you really need.