Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (CI$10) | CI$18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (CI$3.39) | CI$5.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CI$1.61) | CI$2.87 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (CI$2.82) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (CI$1.18) | CI$8 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (CI$4.46) | CI$5.71 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CI$1.83) | CI$5.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (CI$0.91) | CI$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CI$2.99) | CI$2.72 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (CI$12) | CI$23 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CI$1.75) | CI$3.65 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (CI$1.00) | CI$3.56 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (CI$2,030) | CI$3,692 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (CI$1,474) | CI$2,274 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (CI$143) | CI$243 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (CI$1,263) | CI$1,911 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (CI$754) | CI$1,358 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (CI$104) | CI$179 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (CI$79) | CI$99 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (CI$312) | CI$459 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (CI$81) | CI$150 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (CI$9) | CI$13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (CI$8) | CI$10 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (CI$53) | CI$55 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (CI$49) | CI$46 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (CI$75) | CI$131 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (CI$77) | CI$145 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,756 (CI$20,597) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (CI$0.63) | CI$1.33 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (CI$69) | CI$101 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (CI$11) | CI$29 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (CI$66) | CI$105 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (CI$3.72) | CI$8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (CI$5.44) | CI$5.93 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (CI$5.18) | CI$6 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (CI$3.35) | CI$3.92 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (CI$3.14) | CI$4.23 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (CI$13) | CI$25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (CI$43) | CI$42 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (CI$21) | CI$23 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (CI$150) | CI$49 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (CI$60) | CI$120 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (CI$18) | CI$10 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (CI$4.59) | CI$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CI$10) | CI$4.63 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (CI$454) | CI$485 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (CI$0.11) | CI$0.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (CI$67) | CI$60 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CI$4.13) | CI$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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