- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CI$14) | CI$18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CI$8) | CI$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (CI$4.08) | CI$5.74 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (CI$1.07) | CI$2.02 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (CI$2.93) | CI$4.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (CI$2.16) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (CI$5.50) | CI$16 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (CI$2.29) | CI$4.40 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (CI$1.53) | CI$4.55 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CI$1.19) | CI$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$8) | CI$23 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (CI$2.32) | CI$3.43 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (CI$1.28) | CI$4.00 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,849 (CI$1,864) | CI$2,334 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,284 (CI$1,294) | CI$1,402 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (CI$161) | CI$321 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,167 (CI$1,177) | CI$1,416 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €829 (CI$836) | CI$1,100 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (CI$110) | CI$209 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (CI$27) | CI$95 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (CI$428) | CI$393 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (CI$125) | CI$190 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CI$6) | CI$15 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CI$14) | CI$9 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CI$85) | CI$100 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CI$38) | CI$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CI$95) | CI$107 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (CI$141) | CI$221 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,603 (CI$25,810) | CI$21,600 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (CI$1.56) | CI$1.03 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (CI$85) | CI$84 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.71 (CI$2.74) | CI$5.87 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CI$13) | CI$29 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (CI$49) | CI$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.27 (CI$3.30) | CI$7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (CI$3.33) | CI$6 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (CI$2.72) | CI$8 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (CI$1.40) | CI$4.31 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (CI$1.92) | CI$4.13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CI$24) | CI$33 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CI$43) | CI$66 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CI$23) | CI$21 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (CI$116) | CI$46 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (CI$72) | CI$95 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CI$9) | CI$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (CI$3.13) | CI$4.38 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 (CI$4.75) | CI$6 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (CI$524) | CI$523 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CI$0.24) | CI$0.28 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (CI$33) | CI$153 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,350 prices entered by 602 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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