Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 39% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.56 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 (AU$3.59) | AU$1.48 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.16 (AU$8) | AU$5.06 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$6 (AU$9) | AU$4.83 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.60 (AU$7) | AU$4.57 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.15 (AU$4.90) | AU$3.19 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.87 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.70 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$19 (AU$30) | AU$17 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.23 (AU$5.04) | AU$2.80 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.27 (AU$3.54) | AU$2.67 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,326 (AU$5,182) | AU$2,894 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,638 (AU$2,552) | AU$2,147 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$304 (AU$473) | AU$238 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,976 (AU$3,079) | AU$1,809 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,137 (AU$1,772) | AU$1,422 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$174 (AU$271) | AU$159 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$78 (AU$122) | AU$46 | + 164% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$443 (AU$690) | AU$354 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$194 (AU$303) | AU$212 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (AU$22) | AU$12 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 40% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$68 (AU$106) | AU$101 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$57 (AU$89) | AU$59 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$129 (AU$200) | AU$129 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$130 (AU$202) | AU$131 | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 18% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,798 (AU$35,516) | AU$27,303 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.38 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$113 (AU$176) | AU$160 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$27 (AU$42) | AU$21 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 92% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (AU$40) | AU$24 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$86 (AU$135) | AU$72 | + 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (AU$10) | AU$4.31 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (AU$10) | AU$5.32 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (AU$7) | AU$2.55 | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.19 (AU$7) | AU$3.01 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$27 (AU$42) | AU$36 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$47 (AU$73) | AU$51 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (AU$39) | AU$39 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (AU$72) | AU$226 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$88 (AU$138) | AU$78 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.84 (AU$9) | AU$4.40 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.73 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$528 (AU$823) | AU$634 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.36 (AU$0.56) | AU$0.25 | + 129% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$70 (AU$110) | AU$72 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (AU$16) | AU$33 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 41% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$12,159 (CI$7,805) in Grand Cayman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,600 in Melbourne.
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