Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 59% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (£16) | £11 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (£8) | £6 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.46 (£3.91) | £3.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.72 (£2.39) | £0.94 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.69 (£4.11) | £2.85 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$6 (£5.45) | £1.87 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (£7) | £4.36 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.71 (£4.13) | £1.99 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.09 (£2.71) | £0.78 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.78 (£2.44) | £1.80 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (£17) | £10 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.25 (£2.85) | £2.03 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.27 (£1.99) | £1.08 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 22% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,399 (£2,980) | £2,501 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,740 (£1,526) | £1,805 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$303 (£266) | £143 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,062 (£1,808) | £1,807 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,198 (£1,050) | £1,289 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$169 (£148) | £85 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$78 (£68) | £22 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$443 (£388) | £317 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$194 (£171) | £83 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (£12) | £6 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (£9) | £13 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 18% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$68 (£59) | £80 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$57 (£50) | £36 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$129 (£113) | £84 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$130 (£114) | £92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 27% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,798 (£19,986) | £20,856 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (£0.92) | £1.19 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$113 (£99) | £146 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$27 (£23) | £26 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 52% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (£8) | £3.54 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (£22) | £8 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$86 (£76) | £105 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$6 (£5.62) | £3.60 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (£5.63) | £2.05 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (£5.80) | £3.94 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (£3.71) | £1.93 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.19 (£3.67) | £1.70 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$27 (£24) | £18 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 4% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$47 (£41) | £38 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (£22) | £26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (£41) | £208 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$88 (£77) | £73 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (£9) | £12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.84 (£5.12) | £3.56 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.73 (£5.02) | £5.68 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$528 (£463) | £432 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.36 (£0.32) | £0.15 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$70 (£62) | £52 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (£9) | £12 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,140 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 8% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £8,777 (CI$10,012) in Grand Cayman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £8,100 in London.
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