Cost of living in United States compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (CI$16) | CI$24 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (CI$4.84) | CI$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (CI$0.90) | CI$3.21 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.94 (CI$4.13) | CI$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.68 (CI$3.92) | CI$8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CI$5.76) | CI$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (CI$3.92) | CI$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 (CI$2.10) | CI$5.10 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (CI$2.59) | CI$4.29 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CI$13) | CI$30 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (CI$2.31) | CI$5.43 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (CI$2.50) | CI$3.34 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in United States is 26% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,839 (CI$2,375) | CI$3,452 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (CI$1,796) | CI$2,489 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (CI$185) | CI$382 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,889 (CI$1,580) | CI$1,958 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,444 (CI$1,208) | CI$1,536 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (CI$123) | CI$162 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (CI$53) | CI$80 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (CI$247) | CI$429 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (CI$112) | CI$358 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CI$11) | CI$14 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (CI$26) | CI$16 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (CI$45) | CI$70 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (CI$38) | CI$70 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (CI$78) | CI$141 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (CI$99) | CI$100 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 16% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,977 (CI$23,403) | CI$8,000 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (CI$0.88) | CI$1.35 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (CI$66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 14% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (CI$18) | CI$8 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (CI$116) | CI$127 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CI$7) | CI$5.00 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (CI$4.02) | CI$6 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CI$5.23) | CI$6 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (CI$4.00) | CI$5.00 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (CI$1.87) | CI$4.69 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (CI$23) | CI$40 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 27% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (CI$46) | CI$84 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (CI$23) | CI$24 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $203 (CI$170) | CI$45 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (CI$74) | CI$130 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CI$12) | CI$15 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (CI$4.34) | CI$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CI$5.24) | CI$6 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $556 (CI$465) | CI$600 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CI$0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (CI$46) | CI$58 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (CI$8) | CI$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 27% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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