Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 282% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (R$ 144) | R$ 36 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (R$ 75) | R$ 34 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.82 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (R$ 50) | R$ 12 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (R$ 50) | R$ 8 | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (R$ 40) | R$ 9 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.65 | + 447% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (R$ 180) | R$ 44 | + 310% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.91 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 377% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 377% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (R$ 20,870) | R$ 3,746 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (R$ 15,050) | R$ 2,500 | + 502% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (R$ 2,308) | R$ 587 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (R$ 11,835) | R$ 2,662 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (R$ 9,289) | R$ 1,703 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (R$ 979) | R$ 513 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (R$ 486) | R$ 90 | + 438% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (R$ 2,591) | R$ 1,987 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (R$ 2,162) | R$ 631 | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (R$ 82) | R$ 29 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (R$ 96) | R$ 21 | + 369% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (R$ 423) | R$ 249 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (R$ 423) | R$ 248 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (R$ 851) | R$ 411 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (R$ 605) | R$ 301 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (R$ 48,365) | R$ 115,300 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 173% 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$ 21 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (R$ 48) | R$ 43 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (R$ 766) | R$ 263 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 191% | |
| 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$ 8 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.31 | + 435% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (R$ 244) | R$ 55 | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (R$ 506) | R$ 112 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (R$ 143) | R$ 66 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (R$ 272) | R$ 215 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (R$ 784) | R$ 199 | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (R$ 93) | R$ 29 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 265% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (R$ 3,627) | R$ 4,404 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (R$ 353) | R$ 125 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (R$ 69) | R$ 11 | + 512% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 179% more expensive than in Brazil
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