Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CI$16) | CI$24 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CI$9) | CI$12 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (CI$4.42) | CI$6 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CI$1.09) | CI$3.21 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.60 (CI$4.09) | CI$8 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (CI$2.64) | CI$8 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CI$5.41) | CI$8 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CI$1.99) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CI$1.34) | CI$5.10 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (CI$1.21) | CI$4.29 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CI$5.68) | CI$30 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (CI$2.62) | CI$5.43 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (CI$1.30) | CI$3.34 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,241 (CI$1,993) | CI$4,044 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,852 (CI$1,648) | CI$2,489 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €280 (CI$249) | CI$382 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,533 (CI$1,364) | CI$1,958 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,267 (CI$1,127) | CI$1,536 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (CI$178) | CI$162 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (CI$36) | CI$80 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (CI$282) | CI$429 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (CI$167) | CI$358 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CI$10) | CI$14 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (CI$20) | CI$16 | + 23% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CI$68) | CI$70 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CI$30) | CI$70 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CI$80) | CI$141 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CI$107) | CI$100 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (CI$25,460) | CI$8,000 | + 218% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (CI$1.87) | CI$1.35 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (CI$74) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (CI$1.82) | CI$9 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (CI$44) | CI$127 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (CI$6) | CI$5.00 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (CI$4.60) | CI$6 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (CI$3.61) | CI$6 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (CI$2.11) | CI$5.00 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (CI$2.88) | CI$4.69 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CI$22) | CI$40 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (CI$49) | CI$84 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CI$21) | CI$24 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (CI$208) | CI$45 | + 362% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (CI$63) | CI$130 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CI$12) | CI$15 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (CI$2.96) | CI$7 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.30 (CI$4.72) | CI$6 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (CI$566) | CI$600 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CI$0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CI$34) | CI$58 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$6) | CI$11 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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