Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CI$14) | CI$18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CI$8) | CI$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.98 (CI$3.77) | CI$5.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (CI$0.97) | CI$3.60 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (CI$3.58) | CI$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (CI$2.12) | CI$8 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (CI$5.25) | CI$5.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (CI$2.19) | CI$5.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (CI$1.29) | CI$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (CI$1.14) | CI$2.72 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CI$5.83) | CI$23 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 (CI$2.48) | CI$3.65 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (CI$1.49) | CI$3.56 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,976 (CI$1,870) | CI$3,692 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,542 (CI$1,459) | CI$2,274 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (CI$165) | CI$243 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,288 (CI$1,219) | CI$1,911 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,007 (CI$953) | CI$1,358 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (CI$105) | CI$179 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (CI$39) | CI$99 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (CI$378) | CI$459 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €149 (CI$141) | CI$150 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CI$7) | CI$13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CI$14) | CI$10 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CI$83) | CI$55 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (CI$37) | CI$46 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CI$84) | CI$131 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CI$118) | CI$145 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 12% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,307 (CI$24,901) | CI$27,266 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (CI$1.62) | CI$1.04 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (CI$79) | CI$101 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.97 (CI$2.81) | CI$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CI$13) | CI$29 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CI$50) | CI$105 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (CI$4.29) | CI$8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (CI$2.34) | CI$5.93 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.44 (CI$4.20) | CI$6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (CI$1.21) | CI$3.92 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (CI$1.73) | CI$4.23 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CI$24) | CI$25 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CI$41) | CI$42 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CI$22) | CI$29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (CI$59) | CI$49 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (CI$63) | CI$93 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CI$9) | CI$10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (CI$2.98) | CI$5.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (CI$4.48) | CI$4.63 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (CI$453) | CI$485 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (CI$0.13) | CI$0.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CI$34) | CI$60 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$7) | CI$11 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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