Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CI$14) | CI$19 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CI$9) | CI$12 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CI$5.83) | CI$6 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (CI$1.30) | CI$2.74 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (CI$3.85) | CI$8 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (CI$2.58) | CI$7 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CI$5.88) | CI$8 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CI$2.35) | CI$9 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (CI$1.76) | CI$5.91 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (CI$1.56) | CI$5.23 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CI$6) | CI$29 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (CI$2.88) | CI$4.15 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (CI$2.18) | CI$3.07 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (CI$1,758) | CI$3,560 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (CI$1,488) | CI$2,932 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (CI$219) | CI$462 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (CI$1,210) | CI$2,000 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (CI$923) | CI$1,500 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (CI$131) | CI$343 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (CI$33) | CI$95 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (CI$344) | CI$531 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (CI$141) | CI$358 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CI$15) | CI$18 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CI$71) | CI$70 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CI$28) | CI$70 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CI$82) | CI$141 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (CI$89) | CI$100 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (CI$28,011) | CI$8,000 | + 250% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (CI$1.79) | CI$1.30 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (CI$75) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (CI$3.90) | CI$9 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (CI$56) | CI$113 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (CI$5.41) | CI$5.00 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (CI$4.71) | CI$6 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (CI$5.87) | CI$6 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (CI$2.20) | CI$5.00 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (CI$2.45) | CI$4.69 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (CI$23) | CI$45 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (CI$52) | CI$84 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CI$22) | CI$24 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (CI$97) | CI$45 | + 116% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (CI$63) | CI$130 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (CI$12) | CI$15 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (CI$2.94) | CI$7 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CI$6) | CI$6 | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (CI$618) | CI$600 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CI$0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CI$32) | CI$61 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CI$8) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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