Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (CI$13) | CI$15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (CI$3.80) | CI$5.79 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CI$1.37) | CI$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CI$3.16) | CI$4.43 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (CI$1.35) | CI$5.18 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (CI$5.31) | CI$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CI$1.91) | CI$3.87 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (CI$0.95) | CI$3.11 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (CI$3.41) | CI$3.41 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (CI$20) | CI$20 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CI$1.75) | CI$3.12 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.17 (CI$0.95) | CI$2.23 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,656 (CI$1,737) | CI$2,770 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,200 (CI$1,180) | CI$1,826 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 711 (CI$161) | CI$363 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,233 (CI$1,187) | CI$2,211 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,530 (CI$801) | CI$1,212 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 465 (CI$105) | CI$222 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (CI$71) | CI$85 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,193 (CI$271) | CI$439 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (CI$79) | CI$202 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (CI$8) | CI$15 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (CI$8) | CI$11 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (CI$48) | CI$64 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (CI$42) | CI$58 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (CI$81) | CI$135 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 338 (CI$77) | CI$108 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,142 (CI$20,003) | CI$24,882 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.15 (CI$0.49) | CI$1.03 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (CI$53) | CI$125 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (CI$3.97) | CI$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (CI$16) | CI$25 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 235 (CI$53) | CI$73 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (CI$4.67) | CI$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (CI$2.99) | CI$7 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CI$4.22) | CI$7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (CI$2.08) | CI$4.45 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (CI$2.30) | CI$3.97 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (CI$10) | CI$30 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (CI$38) | CI$61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (CI$18) | CI$25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (CI$70) | CI$45 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (CI$72) | CI$109 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (CI$15) | CI$11 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (CI$5.30) | CI$5.32 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (CI$10) | CI$6 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (CI$374) | CI$538 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (CI$0.16) | CI$1.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (CI$76) | CI$68 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CI$4.80) | CI$10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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