Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 226% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde)
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| Food | + 209% | |||
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| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 209% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 (2,468 Escudo) | 993 Escudo | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 (1,363 Escudo) | 511 Escudo | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.88 (719 Escudo) | 500 Escudo | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.41 (417 Escudo) | 109 Escudo | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 (818 Escudo) | 231 Escudo | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (862 Escudo) | 207 Escudo | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$6 (739 Escudo) | 355 Escudo | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (874 Escudo) | 220 Escudo | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.25 (520 Escudo) | 98 Escudo | + 431% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.23 (395 Escudo) | 120 Escudo | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 (2,899 Escudo) | 600 Escudo | + 383% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.16 (508 Escudo) | 223 Escudo | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.53 (432 Escudo) | 76 Escudo | + 467% | |
| Housing | + 441% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 441% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,339 (407,948 Escudo) | 45,878 Escudo | + 789% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,743 (335,184 Escudo) | 55,000 Escudo | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$448 (54,768 Escudo) | 23,127 Escudo | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,134 (260,722 Escudo) | 45,000 Escudo | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,412 (172,492 Escudo) | 35,000 Escudo | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$211 (25,788 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$121 (14,779 Escudo) | 1,763 Escudo | + 738% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$455 (55,546 Escudo) | 50,000 Escudo | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (24,626 Escudo) | 10,000 Escudo | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (1,577 Escudo) | 350 Escudo | + 350% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (1,468 Escudo) | 250 Escudo | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (6,731 Escudo) | 3,263 Escudo | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$59 (7,149 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$120 (14,636 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$118 (14,442 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 199% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$25,268 (3,087,419 Escudo) | 2,100,000 Escudo | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.25 (153 Escudo) | 110 Escudo | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$107 (13,068 Escudo) | 2,750 Escudo | + 375% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$29 (3,485 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 34% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$7 (914 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$20 (2,401 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$107 (13,082 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 (850 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.91 (723 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (761 Escudo) | 305 Escudo | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.60 (562 Escudo) | 100 Escudo | + 462% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.12 (504 Escudo) | 180 Escudo | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 (3,980 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 171% more expensive than in Mindelo (Cape Verde) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Mindelo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$64 (7,814 Escudo) | 600 Escudo | + 1202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$27 (3,293 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$47 (5,691 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$103 (12,599 Escudo) | 1,500 Escudo | + 740% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (1,274 Escudo) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.63 (688 Escudo) | 100 Escudo | + 588% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.50 (672 Escudo) | 100 Escudo | + 572% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$633 (77,284 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (40 Escudo) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$88 (10,702 Escudo) | 1,737 Escudo | + 516% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (1,289 Escudo) | 236 Escudo | + 447% | |
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TOTAL | + 226% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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