Cost of living in United States compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in United States is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (CI$16) | CI$19 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (CI$9) | CI$12 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (CI$4.75) | CI$6 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (CI$0.89) | CI$2.74 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (CI$3.79) | CI$8 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (CI$3.80) | CI$7 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (CI$3.70) | CI$9 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (CI$1.85) | CI$5.91 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (CI$2.52) | CI$5.23 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CI$13) | CI$29 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (CI$2.45) | CI$4.15 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (CI$2.32) | CI$3.07 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in United States is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (CI$2,508) | CI$3,560 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (CI$1,923) | CI$2,932 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (CI$186) | CI$462 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (CI$1,712) | CI$2,000 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (CI$1,304) | CI$1,500 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (CI$124) | CI$343 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (CI$54) | CI$95 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (CI$245) | CI$531 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (CI$121) | CI$358 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (CI$12) | CI$14 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (CI$25) | CI$18 | + 40% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in United States is 34% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (CI$48) | CI$70 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (CI$44) | CI$70 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (CI$81) | CI$141 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (CI$109) | CI$100 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in United States is 14% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (CI$23,708) | CI$8,000 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (CI$0.82) | CI$1.30 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (CI$62) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 10% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (CI$8) | CI$9 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (CI$18) | CI$8 | + 120% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (CI$116) | CI$113 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CI$8) | CI$5.00 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (CI$4.18) | CI$6 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CI$5.46) | CI$6 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (CI$4.12) | CI$5.00 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (CI$1.97) | CI$4.69 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (CI$25) | CI$45 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (CI$48) | CI$84 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (CI$25) | CI$24 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (CI$172) | CI$45 | + 283% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (CI$83) | CI$130 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (CI$12) | CI$15 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (CI$4.65) | CI$7 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CI$6) | CI$6 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (CI$422) | CI$600 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (CI$0.31) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (CI$55) | CI$61 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (CI$9) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 27% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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