- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (CI$12) | CI$18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (CI$5.79) | CI$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (CI$4.06) | CI$5.74 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CI$1.52) | CI$2.02 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CI$2.83) | CI$4.83 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CI$1.66) | CI$7 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (CI$5.38) | CI$16 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CI$2.09) | CI$4.40 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (CI$1.17) | CI$4.55 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CI$2.30) | CI$3.95 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (CI$18) | CI$23 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (CI$1.40) | CI$3.43 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (CI$0.92) | CI$4.00 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,317 (CI$1,856) | CI$2,334 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,494 (CI$1,449) | CI$1,402 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 726 (CI$162) | CI$321 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,465 (CI$1,443) | CI$1,416 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,240 (CI$946) | CI$1,100 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 446 (CI$99) | CI$209 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 312 (CI$70) | CI$95 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,494 (CI$333) | CI$393 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (CI$89) | CI$190 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (CI$9) | CI$9 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 285 (CI$64) | CI$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (CI$50) | CI$85 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 369 (CI$82) | CI$107 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 457 (CI$102) | CI$221 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 33% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,700 (CI$17,561) | CI$21,600 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.97 (CI$0.44) | CI$1.03 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (CI$54) | CI$84 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (CI$4.69) | CI$5.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 86 (CI$19) | CI$29 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (CI$61) | CI$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (CI$5.59) | CI$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CI$3.82) | CI$6 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CI$4.00) | CI$8 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (CI$2.15) | CI$4.31 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (CI$3.04) | CI$4.13 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (CI$13) | CI$33 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (CI$44) | CI$66 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (CI$17) | CI$21 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 341 (CI$76) | CI$46 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 408 (CI$91) | CI$95 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (CI$16) | CI$9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CI$4.62) | CI$4.38 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CI$10) | CI$6 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,017 (CI$450) | CI$523 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.34 (CI$0.30) | CI$0.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 453 (CI$101) | CI$153 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (CI$3.82) | CI$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,862 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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