- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (CI$12) | CI$17 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (CI$5.87) | CI$9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (CI$4.18) | CI$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CI$1.46) | CI$2.57 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (CI$2.94) | CI$5.27 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CI$1.63) | CI$5.47 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (CI$5.72) | CI$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CI$2.02) | CI$5.09 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (CI$1.14) | CI$4.50 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CI$2.83) | CI$4.43 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (CI$21) | CI$22 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (CI$1.49) | CI$3.43 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (CI$0.97) | CI$3.45 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,214 (CI$1,834) | CI$2,698 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (CI$1,407) | CI$1,612 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (CI$166) | CI$282 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,413 (CI$1,432) | CI$1,533 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (CI$959) | CI$1,075 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (CI$109) | CI$189 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (CI$69) | CI$76 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (CI$342) | CI$436 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (CI$87) | CI$158 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (CI$9) | CI$11 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (CI$63) | CI$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (CI$48) | CI$72 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (CI$86) | CI$108 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (CI$107) | CI$152 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 77,664 (CI$17,345) | CI$21,315 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (CI$0.47) | CI$1.04 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 261 (CI$58) | CI$83 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (CI$4.93) | CI$9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (CI$17) | CI$22 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (CI$61) | CI$81 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (CI$5.82) | CI$4.76 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (CI$3.68) | CI$5.65 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CI$4.25) | CI$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (CI$2.10) | CI$4.07 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CI$2.88) | CI$3.76 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (CI$13) | CI$43 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (CI$43) | CI$52 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (CI$17) | CI$23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (CI$66) | CI$43 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (CI$85) | CI$108 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (CI$15) | CI$11 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CI$4.75) | CI$4.71 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (CI$10) | CI$6 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (CI$464) | CI$605 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (CI$0.17) | CI$0.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (CI$99) | CI$67 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CI$4.39) | CI$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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