- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CI$13) | CI$17 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (CI$3.86) | CI$5.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CI$1.04) | CI$2.22 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (CI$3.20) | CI$5.09 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (CI$2.38) | CI$5.63 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.78 (CI$5.50) | CI$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (CI$2.35) | CI$4.45 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (CI$1.57) | CI$3.50 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (CI$1.21) | CI$3.96 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$7) | CI$21 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (CI$2.38) | CI$3.33 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (CI$1.25) | CI$2.53 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (CI$1,850) | CI$2,814 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,424 (CI$1,354) | CI$1,654 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CI$131) | CI$315 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,245 (CI$1,184) | CI$1,704 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €890 (CI$847) | CI$1,086 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (CI$98) | CI$177 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (CI$27) | CI$77 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (CI$393) | CI$432 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (CI$121) | CI$157 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CI$14) | CI$10 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CI$81) | CI$78 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CI$35) | CI$63 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CI$99) | CI$131 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (CI$131) | CI$149 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,905 (CI$24,643) | CI$20,736 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (CI$1.55) | CI$1.05 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (CI$78) | CI$96 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (CI$3.98) | CI$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CI$12) | CI$17 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (CI$37) | CI$99 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (CI$3.44) | CI$5.48 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (CI$2.99) | CI$5.10 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (CI$2.68) | CI$6 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (CI$1.52) | CI$3.66 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (CI$1.72) | CI$3.58 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (CI$24) | CI$34 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CI$43) | CI$52 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CI$21) | CI$24 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (CI$70) | CI$43 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (CI$72) | CI$107 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CI$9) | CI$11 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (CI$3.12) | CI$4.82 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (CI$4.06) | CI$6 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (CI$443) | CI$579 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CI$0.23) | CI$0.33 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (CI$32) | CI$71 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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