- 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$16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (CI$3.88) | CI$5.90 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (CI$1.06) | CI$2.45 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (CI$3.12) | CI$5.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (CI$2.36) | CI$4.36 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CI$5.82) | CI$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (CI$2.26) | CI$4.59 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (CI$1.49) | CI$3.78 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (CI$1.19) | CI$4.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$8) | CI$21 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (CI$2.40) | CI$3.17 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (CI$1.24) | CI$2.70 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 33% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,977 (CI$1,908) | CI$2,811 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,405 (CI$1,356) | CI$1,628 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (CI$140) | CI$283 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,270 (CI$1,226) | CI$1,586 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €888 (CI$857) | CI$1,086 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (CI$97) | CI$186 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (CI$27) | CI$78 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (CI$397) | CI$432 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (CI$119) | CI$157 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CI$14) | CI$10 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CI$81) | CI$78 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CI$35) | CI$63 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CI$98) | CI$106 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (CI$132) | CI$149 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 1% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,830 (CI$24,928) | CI$21,315 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (CI$1.55) | CI$1.05 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (CI$78) | CI$87 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (CI$4.20) | CI$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CI$10) | CI$17 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (CI$34) | CI$94 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (CI$3.33) | CI$5.24 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (CI$3.32) | CI$5.18 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (CI$2.87) | CI$5.52 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (CI$1.43) | CI$3.59 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (CI$1.71) | CI$3.58 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CI$25) | CI$33 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (CI$43) | CI$51 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CI$22) | CI$23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (CI$69) | CI$43 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (CI$74) | CI$101 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CI$9) | CI$10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (CI$3.16) | CI$4.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (CI$4.31) | CI$6 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (CI$473) | CI$563 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CI$0.21) | CI$0.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (CI$33) | CI$67 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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