Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Brazil
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Food | + 260% | |||
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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$19 (R$ 115) | R$ 36 | + 219% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (R$ 70) | R$ 35 | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 267% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.17 | + 219% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (R$ 46) | R$ 13 | + 259% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (R$ 45) | R$ 8 | + 470% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (R$ 56) | R$ 10 | + 464% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (R$ 36) | R$ 6 | + 469% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.86 | + 438% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (R$ 177) | R$ 44 | + 299% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 173% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.50 | + 312% | |
Housing | + 410% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 410% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (R$ 21,490) | R$ 3,813 | + 464% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (R$ 17,700) | R$ 2,416 | + 633% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (R$ 2,786) | R$ 673 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (R$ 12,074) | R$ 2,756 | + 338% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (R$ 9,055) | R$ 1,661 | + 445% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (R$ 2,071) | R$ 557 | + 271% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (R$ 576) | R$ 90 | + 544% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (R$ 3,208) | R$ 1,914 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (R$ 2,158) | R$ 655 | + 229% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (R$ 82) | R$ 31 | + 169% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (R$ 107) | R$ 21 | + 408% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (R$ 423) | R$ 253 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (R$ 423) | R$ 262 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (R$ 850) | R$ 411 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (R$ 604) | R$ 321 | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (R$ 48,294) | R$ 110,768 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
Personal Care | + 157% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 157% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (R$ 56) | R$ 20 | + 174% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (R$ 48) | R$ 48 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (R$ 683) | R$ 275 | + 149% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 176% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 37) | R$ 19 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 311% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.39 | + 426% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (R$ 270) | R$ 59 | + 361% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (R$ 505) | R$ 109 | + 362% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (R$ 143) | R$ 62 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (R$ 272) | R$ 251 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (R$ 783) | R$ 224 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (R$ 93) | R$ 30 | + 209% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (R$ 43) | R$ 14 | + 197% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 217% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (R$ 3,622) | R$ 4,068 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (R$ 368) | R$ 135 | + 171% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 185% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 185% more expensive than in Brazil
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