Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 54% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (CI$11) | CI$25 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CI$4.08) | CI$5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.36 (CI$1.27) | CI$3.49 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (CI$4.43) | CI$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (CI$3.95) | CI$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CI$4.47) | CI$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.37 (CI$2.35) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.27 (CI$1.76) | CI$5.78 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.09 (CI$2.74) | CI$4.84 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CI$10) | CI$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (CI$1.93) | CI$5.24 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (CI$1.38) | CI$4.03 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (CI$1,794) | CI$3,447 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (CI$1,381) | CI$2,161 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (CI$144) | CI$376 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (CI$1,242) | CI$1,831 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (CI$959) | CI$1,539 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (CI$101) | CI$151 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (CI$42) | CI$82 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$714 (CI$383) | CI$396 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$256 (CI$137) | CI$317 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (CI$16) | CI$12 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (CI$64) | CI$70 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (CI$48) | CI$70 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (CI$86) | CI$141 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (CI$111) | CI$100 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 30% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,315 (CI$21,658) | CI$8,000 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.90 (CI$1.56) | CI$1.40 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (CI$82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$13 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (CI$4.23) | CI$8 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (CI$39) | CI$127 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (CI$4.37) | CI$5.00 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CI$3.22) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (CI$3.68) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.86 (CI$2.07) | CI$5.00 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.42 (CI$2.38) | CI$4.69 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$38 (CI$20) | CI$40 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (CI$41) | CI$74 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (CI$21) | CI$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (CI$130) | CI$45 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (CI$67) | CI$130 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (CI$10) | CI$14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.45 (CI$2.93) | CI$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (CI$5.63) | CI$5.66 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (CI$417) | CI$600 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.37 (CI$0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (CI$36) | CI$40 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (CI$19) | CI$11 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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