Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Chile
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| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 184% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (CH$24,199) | CH$12,863 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (CH$11,400) | CH$6,308 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (CH$5,599) | CH$2,950 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (CH$3,382) | CH$1,008 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (CH$8,138) | CH$2,676 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (CH$8,290) | CH$1,381 | + 500% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (CH$7,782) | CH$5,104 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (CH$6,328) | CH$1,477 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (CH$5,596) | CH$1,010 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (CH$4,686) | CH$1,112 | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (CH$26,286) | CH$6,833 | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (CH$5,074) | CH$1,898 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (CH$3,899) | CH$658 | + 493% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 272% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (CH$3,336,914) | CH$849,245 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (CH$2,091,459) | CH$535,839 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (CH$364,166) | CH$68,736 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (CH$1,772,339) | CH$528,164 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (CH$1,489,664) | CH$356,935 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (CH$146,635) | CH$46,596 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (CH$79,797) | CH$15,577 | + 412% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (CH$383,595) | CH$246,326 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (CH$307,305) | CH$79,807 | + 285% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (CH$10,065) | CH$8,847 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (CH$12,036) | CH$7,541 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 117% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (CH$67,758) | CH$43,187 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (CH$67,758) | CH$25,908 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (CH$136,267) | CH$60,168 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (CH$96,797) | CH$72,371 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 10% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (CH$7,743,741) | CH$14,651,800 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (CH$1,350) | CH$1,215 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CH$43,399 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 89% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (CH$8,961) | CH$3,651 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (CH$7,744) | CH$9,795 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (CH$122,634) | CH$44,117 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (CH$4,840) | CH$3,870 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (CH$6,006) | CH$3,994 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (CH$5,892) | CH$4,083 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (CH$4,840) | CH$2,093 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (CH$4,544) | CH$2,117 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (CH$38,989) | CH$13,598 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (CH$71,179) | CH$27,067 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (CH$25,192) | CH$10,159 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (CH$43,559) | CH$22,887 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (CH$125,511) | CH$46,032 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (CH$13,128) | CH$7,985 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (CH$7,099) | CH$3,597 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (CH$5,480) | CH$2,969 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (CH$580,781) | CH$560,662 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$171 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (CH$38,719) | CH$42,732 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (CH$11,077) | CH$4,343 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 132% more expensive than in Chile
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