Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 260% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 260% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (R$ 141) | R$ 39 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (R$ 66) | R$ 37 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.58 | + 397% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (R$ 33) | R$ 6 | + 415% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (R$ 187) | R$ 48 | + 291% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.44 | + 415% | |
| Housing | + 511% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 511% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (R$ 27,139) | R$ 4,126 | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (R$ 20,476) | R$ 2,757 | + 643% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (R$ 3,539) | R$ 731 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (R$ 14,713) | R$ 3,029 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (R$ 10,287) | R$ 2,052 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (R$ 2,366) | R$ 508 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (R$ 1,002) | R$ 89 | + 1025% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (R$ 2,812) | R$ 1,795 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (R$ 1,196) | R$ 635 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (R$ 67) | R$ 30 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (R$ 83) | R$ 22 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (R$ 305) | R$ 284 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (R$ 847) | R$ 283 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (R$ 475) | R$ 416 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (R$ 821) | R$ 310 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (R$ 237,279) | R$ 117,788 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (R$ 563) | R$ 241 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (R$ 54) | R$ 48 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (R$ 514) | R$ 276 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (R$ 39) | R$ 14 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 397% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (R$ 304) | R$ 58 | + 425% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 229% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (R$ 441) | R$ 117 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (R$ 196) | R$ 60 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (R$ 271) | R$ 234 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (R$ 847) | R$ 240 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (R$ 54) | R$ 32 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (R$ 6,779) | R$ 3,574 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (R$ 1,790) | R$ 142 | + 1157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (R$ 64) | R$ 12 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 252% more expensive than in Brazil
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