- Cost of Living
- Cayman Islands
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Grand Cayman
- Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Comparison
Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 113% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 85% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 (EC$66) | EC$30 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 (EC$36) | EC$28 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.88 (EC$19) | EC$11 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.41 (EC$11) | EC$11 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 (EC$22) | EC$17 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (EC$23) | EC$10 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$6 (EC$20) | EC$18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (EC$23) | EC$7 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.25 (EC$14) | EC$10 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.23 (EC$11) | EC$4.72 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 (EC$77) | EC$24 | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.16 (EC$14) | EC$7 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.53 (EC$12) | EC$5.90 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 231% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,339 (EC$10,875) | EC$2,526 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,743 (EC$8,935) | EC$1,285 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$448 (EC$1,460) | EC$283 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,134 (EC$6,950) | EC$2,081 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,412 (EC$4,598) | EC$1,225 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$211 (EC$687) | EC$446 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$121 (EC$394) | EC$152 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$455 (EC$1,481) | EC$1,855 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (EC$656) | EC$722 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (EC$42) | EC$28 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (EC$39) | EC$17 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 43% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (EC$179) | EC$113 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$59 (EC$191) | EC$138 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$120 (EC$390) | EC$310 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$118 (EC$385) | EC$230 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 101% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$25,268 (EC$82,302) | EC$92,088 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.25 (EC$4.08) | EC$2.40 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$107 (EC$348) | EC$115 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$29 (EC$93) | EC$101 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 104% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$7 (EC$24) | EC$11 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$20 (EC$64) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$107 (EC$349) | EC$100 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 (EC$23) | EC$18 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.91 (EC$19) | EC$10 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (EC$20) | EC$13 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.60 (EC$15) | EC$10 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.12 (EC$13) | EC$8 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 (EC$106) | EC$23 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 38% more expensive than in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (Saint Kitts and Nevis) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$64 (EC$208) | EC$114 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$27 (EC$88) | EC$35 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$47 (EC$152) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$103 (EC$336) | EC$169 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (EC$34) | EC$15 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.63 (EC$18) | EC$15 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.50 (EC$18) | EC$4.62 | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$633 (EC$2,060) | EC$508 | + 306% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (EC$1.06) | EC$1.68 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$88 (EC$285) | EC$141 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (EC$34) | EC$37 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 113% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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