Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 54% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 ($18) | $13 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 ($10) | $8 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.56 ($5.47) | $4.42 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 ($2.77) | $0.59 | + 368% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.16 ($6) | $2.17 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$6 ($7) | $3.69 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 ($10) | $5.97 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.60 ($5.52) | $3.05 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.15 ($3.78) | $1.38 | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.87 ($3.45) | $3.58 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$19 ($23) | $15 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.23 ($3.88) | $2.29 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.27 ($2.72) | $1.98 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 110% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,326 ($3,993) | $1,637 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,638 ($1,966) | $1,036 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$304 ($365) | $160 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,976 ($2,372) | $1,072 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,137 ($1,365) | $727 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$174 ($209) | $82 | + 155% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$78 ($94) | $43 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$443 ($532) | $279 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$194 ($233) | $124 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 ($17) | $10 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 ($13) | $19 | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 64% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$68 ($81) | $47 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$57 ($69) | $43 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$129 ($154) | $75 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$130 ($156) | $113 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 95% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,798 ($27,368) | $24,220 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 ($1.26) | $0.60 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$113 ($136) | $59 | + 130% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$27 ($32) | $17 | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 48% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 ($31) | $22 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$86 ($104) | $102 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$6 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 ($8) | $3.39 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 ($8) | $3.89 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 ($5.08) | $3.39 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.19 ($5.03) | $1.59 | + 216% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$27 ($32) | $20 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 47% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$47 ($56) | $47 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 ($30) | $25 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 ($56) | $111 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$88 ($106) | $93 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 ($13) | $9 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.84 ($7) | $5.32 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.73 ($7) | $5.32 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$528 ($634) | $429 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.36 ($0.43) | $0.19 | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$70 ($84) | $35 | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 ($12) | $6 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 79% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $8,064 (CI$6,718) in Grand Cayman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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