- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (CI$10) | CI$17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CI$4.54) | CI$5.90 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (CI$1.20) | CI$2.22 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (CI$3.97) | CI$5.09 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.93 (CI$3.35) | CI$5.63 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CI$4.37) | CI$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.71 (CI$2.09) | CI$4.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.45 (CI$1.95) | CI$3.50 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.86 (CI$3.31) | CI$3.96 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (CI$10) | CI$21 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.31 (CI$1.87) | CI$3.33 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.06 (CI$1.16) | CI$2.53 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,700 (CI$1,524) | CI$2,814 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,070 (CI$1,168) | CI$1,654 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$307 (CI$173) | CI$315 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,790 (CI$1,011) | CI$1,704 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,313 (CI$741) | CI$1,086 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$320 (CI$181) | CI$177 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (CI$41) | CI$77 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$618 (CI$349) | CI$432 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$195 (CI$110) | CI$157 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (CI$5.32) | CI$12 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (CI$13) | CI$10 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$109 (CI$61) | CI$78 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (CI$37) | CI$63 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (CI$89) | CI$131 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$160 (CI$90) | CI$149 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 3% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$32,063 (CI$18,099) | CI$20,861 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (CI$1.24) | CI$1.05 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$165 (CI$93) | CI$96 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 56% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (CI$3.79) | CI$17 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$51 (CI$29) | CI$99 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (CI$4.62) | CI$5.48 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.13 (CI$2.89) | CI$5.10 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.40 (CI$3.05) | CI$6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.12 (CI$1.76) | CI$3.66 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.77 (CI$2.13) | CI$3.58 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$26 (CI$15) | CI$34 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (CI$33) | CI$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$33 (CI$18) | CI$24 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (CI$83) | CI$43 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$103 (CI$58) | CI$107 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$17 (CI$9) | CI$11 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.69 (CI$2.65) | CI$4.82 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (CI$5.32) | CI$6 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$694 (CI$391) | CI$579 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.35 (CI$0.20) | CI$0.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (CI$39) | CI$71 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$28 (CI$16) | CI$10 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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