Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 66% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$16 (£14) | £10 | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (£8) | £6 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.56 (£3.95) | £3.36 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 (£2.00) | £1.01 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.23 (£4.53) | £2.86 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$6 (£5.24) | £1.28 | + 310% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (£7) | £5.47 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.60 (£3.99) | £1.94 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.15 (£2.73) | £0.85 | + 221% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.78 (£2.41) | £1.71 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (£17) | £8 | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.25 (£2.82) | £1.78 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.27 (£1.97) | £0.90 | + 118% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 75% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,399 (£2,949) | £1,801 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,740 (£1,510) | £1,197 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$303 (£263) | £138 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,062 (£1,789) | £981 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,198 (£1,039) | £609 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$169 (£146) | £131 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$78 (£67) | £17 | + 292% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$443 (£384) | £331 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$194 (£169) | £66 | + 157% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (£12) | £5.73 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (£9) | £11 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$68 (£59) | £81 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$57 (£50) | £29 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$129 (£112) | £67 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$130 (£113) | £63 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 55% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,798 (£19,777) | £17,216 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (£0.91) | £1.21 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$113 (£98) | £52 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$27 (£23) | £13 | + 75% | |
Personal Care | + 95% | |||
Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 95% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (£8) | £3.90 | + 116% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (£22) | £7 | + 234% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$86 (£75) | £80 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$6 (£5.56) | £3.07 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (£5.58) | £1.41 | + 294% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (£5.74) | £3.30 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (£3.67) | £1.51 | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.19 (£3.63) | £1.20 | + 203% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$27 (£23) | £12 | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$47 (£41) | £32 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (£22) | £23 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (£40) | £89 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$88 (£77) | £51 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (£9) | £7 | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.84 (£5.07) | £3.62 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.73 (£4.97) | £4.40 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$528 (£458) | £401 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.36 (£0.31) | £0.17 | + 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$70 (£61) | £27 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (£9) | £9 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 62% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £9,048 (CI$10,431) in Grand Cayman to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,600 in Southampton.
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