- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CI$13) | CI$17 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (CI$3.81) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (CI$1.05) | CI$2.57 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.18 (CI$3.06) | CI$5.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (CI$2.20) | CI$5.47 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (CI$5.69) | CI$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (CI$2.32) | CI$5.09 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (CI$1.41) | CI$4.50 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (CI$1.12) | CI$4.43 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$8) | CI$22 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.40 (CI$2.31) | CI$3.43 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (CI$1.27) | CI$3.45 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 32% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,936 (CI$1,864) | CI$2,698 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,391 (CI$1,339) | CI$1,612 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (CI$145) | CI$282 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,248 (CI$1,201) | CI$1,533 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €886 (CI$853) | CI$1,075 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (CI$103) | CI$189 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (CI$27) | CI$76 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €416 (CI$401) | CI$436 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (CI$114) | CI$158 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CI$6) | CI$14 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CI$14) | CI$11 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CI$82) | CI$100 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CI$35) | CI$72 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CI$93) | CI$108 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (CI$130) | CI$152 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,414 (CI$25,425) | CI$21,315 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (CI$1.51) | CI$1.04 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (CI$79) | CI$83 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.81 (CI$3.67) | CI$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CI$13) | CI$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (CI$36) | CI$81 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (CI$3.23) | CI$4.76 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (CI$3.10) | CI$5.65 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (CI$2.55) | CI$7 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (CI$1.40) | CI$4.07 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (CI$1.68) | CI$3.76 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (CI$24) | CI$43 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CI$40) | CI$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CI$22) | CI$23 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (CI$79) | CI$43 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (CI$69) | CI$108 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CI$9) | CI$11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (CI$3.09) | CI$4.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (CI$4.51) | CI$6 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (CI$493) | CI$605 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CI$0.21) | CI$0.28 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (CI$30) | CI$67 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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