Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 207% | |||
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Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 207% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (S/. 66) | S/. 24 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (S/. 38) | S/. 17 | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.56 (S/. 20) | S/. 7 | + 172% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.20 | + 140% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.16 (S/. 23) | S/. 6 | + 255% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$6 (S/. 26) | S/. 3.81 | + 594% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (S/. 35) | S/. 13 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.60 (S/. 20) | S/. 4.41 | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.15 (S/. 14) | S/. 2.44 | + 463% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.87 (S/. 13) | S/. 5.23 | + 140% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$19 (S/. 85) | S/. 42 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.23 (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.27 (S/. 10) | S/. 1.62 | + 512% | |
Housing | + 339% | |||
Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 339% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,326 (S/. 14,551) | S/. 2,914 | + 399% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,638 (S/. 7,165) | S/. 1,676 | + 328% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$304 (S/. 1,330) | S/. 205 | + 548% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,976 (S/. 8,645) | S/. 2,252 | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,137 (S/. 4,976) | S/. 1,169 | + 326% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$174 (S/. 761) | S/. 160 | + 376% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$78 (S/. 343) | S/. 69 | + 398% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$443 (S/. 1,937) | S/. 1,261 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$194 (S/. 851) | S/. 339 | + 151% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (S/. 61) | S/. 34 | + 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (S/. 46) | S/. 17 | + 162% | |
Clothes | + 145% | |||
Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 145% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$68 (S/. 297) | S/. 155 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$57 (S/. 251) | S/. 89 | + 180% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$129 (S/. 563) | S/. 249 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$130 (S/. 568) | S/. 248 | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 179% | |||
Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 179% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,798 (S/. 99,730) | S/. 66,001 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (S/. 4.59) | S/. 3.71 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$113 (S/. 494) | S/. 122 | + 305% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$27 (S/. 117) | S/. 38 | + 209% | |
Personal Care | + 202% | |||
Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 202% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (S/. 42) | S/. 21 | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (S/. 111) | S/. 22 | + 417% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$86 (S/. 378) | S/. 73 | + 419% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$6 (S/. 28) | S/. 19 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (S/. 28) | S/. 13 | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (S/. 19) | S/. 4.59 | + 304% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.19 (S/. 18) | S/. 4.43 | + 313% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$27 (S/. 118) | S/. 43 | + 174% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 152% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$47 (S/. 205) | S/. 35 | + 487% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (S/. 110) | S/. 34 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (S/. 202) | S/. 90 | + 126% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$88 (S/. 386) | S/. 107 | + 260% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (S/. 47) | S/. 25 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.84 (S/. 26) | S/. 13 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.73 (S/. 25) | S/. 8 | + 216% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$528 (S/. 2,311) | S/. 1,819 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.36 (S/. 1.58) | S/. 0.61 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$70 (S/. 308) | S/. 163 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (S/. 45) | S/. 16 | + 180% | |
TOTAL | + 222% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 222% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 27,353 (CI$6,253) in Grand Cayman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,500 in Lima.
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