Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in New Zealand is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (CI$12) | CI$21 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$16 (CI$8) | CI$10 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (CI$4.15) | CI$8 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.49 (CI$1.19) | CI$4.09 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | NZ$12 (CI$5.62) | CI$6 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (CI$4.14) | CI$4.39 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CI$3.98) | CI$8 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$5.00 (CI$2.39) | CI$6 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.05 (CI$1.94) | CI$4.46 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (CI$3.25) | CI$4.84 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CI$9) | CI$28 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.72 (CI$2.25) | CI$4.06 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.94 (CI$1.41) | CI$3.37 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in New Zealand is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,887 (CI$1,858) | CI$4,003 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,199 (CI$1,529) | CI$3,020 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$217 (CI$103) | CI$522 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,526 (CI$1,207) | CI$2,170 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,121 (CI$1,013) | CI$1,517 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$155 (CI$74) | CI$349 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$86 (CI$41) | CI$148 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | NZ$679 (CI$324) | CI$415 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$194 (CI$93) | CI$176 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$20 (CI$10) | CI$10 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$35 (CI$17) | CI$12 | + 36% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$133 (CI$63) | CI$45 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$91 (CI$44) | CI$125 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$198 (CI$94) | CI$70 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$212 (CI$101) | CI$121 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in New Zealand is 6% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,858 (CI$21,917) | CI$35,000 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (CI$1.32) | CI$1.82 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$186 (CI$89) | CI$83 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in New Zealand is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (CI$7) | CI$5.06 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CI$8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$59 (CI$28) | CI$76 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CI$5.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CI$3.01) | CI$5.73 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$10 (CI$4.68) | CI$6 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.17 (CI$1.51) | CI$5.50 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.81 (CI$1.82) | CI$3.04 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (CI$17) | CI$45 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in New Zealand is 45% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$73 (CI$35) | CI$65 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | NZ$42 (CI$20) | CI$29 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$255 (CI$122) | CI$40 | + 204% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$131 (CI$63) | CI$125 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.92 (CI$2.83) | CI$7 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (CI$5.92) | CI$6.00 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (CI$561) | CI$1,000 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.51 (CI$0.24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (CI$32) | CI$264 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (CI$19) | CI$9 | + 105% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 616 prices entered by 65 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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