Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 33% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CI$19) | CI$21 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CI$12) | CI$10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CI$5.92) | CI$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (CI$1.28) | CI$4.09 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.54 (CI$5.36) | CI$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (CI$3.18) | CI$4.39 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (CI$2.25) | CI$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (CI$1.87) | CI$4.46 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (CI$1.63) | CI$4.84 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$8) | CI$28 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.64 (CI$3.52) | CI$4.06 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (CI$1.57) | CI$3.37 | - 53% | |
| 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 | €2,623 (CI$2,538) | CI$4,003 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,092 (CI$2,024) | CI$3,020 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €297 (CI$288) | CI$522 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,755 (CI$1,698) | CI$2,170 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,413 (CI$1,367) | CI$1,517 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €182 (CI$176) | CI$349 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (CI$39) | CI$148 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (CI$328) | CI$415 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €184 (CI$178) | CI$176 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CI$11) | CI$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (CI$17) | CI$12 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (CI$90) | CI$45 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CI$35) | CI$125 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (CI$101) | CI$70 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CI$117) | CI$121 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €36,804 (CI$35,609) | CI$35,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (CI$1.93) | CI$1.82 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (CI$93) | CI$83 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 17% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CI$6) | CI$5.06 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (CI$17) | CI$8 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CI$51) | CI$76 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.20 (CI$5.03) | CI$5.00 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.54 (CI$4.39) | CI$5.73 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.93 (CI$4.77) | CI$6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (CI$1.95) | CI$5.50 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.17 (CI$3.07) | CI$3.04 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (CI$36) | CI$45 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 32% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €66 (CI$64) | CI$65 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (CI$29) | CI$29 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (CI$235) | CI$40 | + 488% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (CI$83) | CI$125 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CI$13) | CI$8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (CI$3.95) | CI$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CI$5.87) | CI$6.00 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (CI$397) | CI$1,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CI$53) | CI$264 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (CI$12) | CI$9 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 26% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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