Cost of living in United States compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (CI$18) | CI$21 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (CI$10) | CI$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (CI$4.87) | CI$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (CI$0.93) | CI$4.09 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.45 (CI$4.54) | CI$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (CI$4.08) | CI$4.39 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.35 (CI$3.62) | CI$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.34 (CI$1.95) | CI$4.46 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.55 (CI$2.96) | CI$4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CI$15) | CI$28 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (CI$2.45) | CI$4.06 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (CI$2.63) | CI$3.37 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in United States is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,218 (CI$2,680) | CI$4,003 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,486 (CI$2,070) | CI$3,020 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (CI$195) | CI$522 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,262 (CI$1,884) | CI$2,170 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,671 (CI$1,391) | CI$1,517 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $172 (CI$144) | CI$349 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (CI$52) | CI$148 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (CI$210) | CI$415 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (CI$126) | CI$176 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (CI$12) | CI$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (CI$29) | CI$12 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 45% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (CI$49) | CI$45 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (CI$43) | CI$125 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (CI$87) | CI$70 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (CI$118) | CI$121 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,010 (CI$25,828) | CI$35,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (CI$0.79) | CI$1.82 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (CI$72) | CI$83 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 16% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CI$8) | CI$5.06 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (CI$19) | CI$8 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (CI$142) | CI$76 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (CI$8) | CI$5.00 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.35 (CI$4.45) | CI$5.73 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CI$5.77) | CI$6 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.22 (CI$4.35) | CI$5.50 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (CI$2.01) | CI$3.04 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (CI$26) | CI$45 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (CI$50) | CI$65 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (CI$26) | CI$29 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $228 (CI$190) | CI$40 | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (CI$86) | CI$125 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (CI$12) | CI$8 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.90 (CI$4.92) | CI$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CI$6) | CI$6.00 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (CI$418) | CI$1,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (CI$0.45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (CI$60) | CI$264 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (CI$10) | CI$9 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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