Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (CI$11) | CI$18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CI$4.60) | CI$5.53 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (CI$1.25) | CI$3.60 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (CI$4.32) | CI$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (CI$4.24) | CI$8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (CI$4.64) | CI$5.71 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.14 (CI$2.51) | CI$5.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.20 (CI$1.94) | CI$3.41 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.42 (CI$3.29) | CI$2.72 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (CI$12) | CI$23 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (CI$2.17) | CI$3.65 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.16 (CI$1.31) | CI$3.56 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$2,550 (CI$1,547) | CI$3,692 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,144 (CI$1,300) | CI$2,274 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$305 (CI$185) | CI$243 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,212 (CI$1,342) | CI$1,911 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,938 (CI$1,175) | CI$1,358 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$173 (CI$105) | CI$179 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$79 (CI$48) | CI$99 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$750 (CI$455) | CI$459 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$255 (CI$155) | CI$150 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$15 (CI$9) | CI$13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (CI$16) | CI$10 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 4% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (CI$77) | CI$55 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$62 (CI$38) | CI$46 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$176 (CI$107) | CI$131 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$253 (CI$154) | CI$145 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 7% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$38,029 (CI$23,065) | CI$23,997 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.97 (CI$1.20) | CI$1.04 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$148 (CI$90) | CI$101 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.96 (CI$3.62) | CI$29 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$62 (CI$37) | CI$105 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (CI$4.13) | CI$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CI$3.77) | CI$5.93 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (CI$3.84) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.35 (CI$2.03) | CI$3.92 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.20 (CI$2.55) | CI$4.23 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$31 (CI$19) | CI$25 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is about the same as in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$59 (CI$36) | CI$42 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (CI$22) | CI$29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$265 (CI$161) | CI$49 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$101 (CI$61) | CI$93 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (CI$11) | CI$10 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.98 (CI$3.02) | CI$5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (CI$7) | CI$4.63 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$841 (CI$510) | CI$485 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.41 (CI$0.25) | CI$0.30 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$79 (CI$48) | CI$60 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$34 (CI$21) | CI$11 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 141 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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