Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 253% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 253% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (182元) | 37元 | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (85元) | 37元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (68元) | 14元 | + 392% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (36元) | 14元 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (56元) | 15元 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (38元) | 11元 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (71元) | 50元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (56元) | 16元 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (39元) | 6元 | + 509% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (42元) | 6元 | + 587% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (242元) | 91元 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (36元) | 9元 | + 293% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (30元) | 12元 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 238% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (35,086元) | 15,617元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (26,473元) | 7,345元 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (4,575元) | 505元 | + 806% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (19,022元) | 6,729元 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (13,300元) | 3,858元 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (3,059元) | 296元 | + 933% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (1,295元) | 103元 | + 1159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (3,636元) | 1,460元 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (1,547元) | 553元 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (87元) | 44元 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (107元) | 59元 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (394元) | 418元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (1,096元) | 296元 | + 270% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (614元) | 570元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (1,061元) | 705元 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 153% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (306,768元) | 148,726元 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (16元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (727元) | 233元 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (44元) | 51元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (70元) | 84元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (665元) | 114元 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (44元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (50元) | 57元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (54元) | 25元 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (48元) | 7元 | + 593% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (27元) | 13元 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (393元) | 85元 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 172% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (570元) | 203元 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (254元) | 109元 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (351元) | 703元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (1,096元) | 285元 | + 284% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (70元) | 81元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (57元) | 28元 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (53元) | 16元 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (8,765元) | 3,924元 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (2,314元) | 428元 | + 441% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (82元) | 25元 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 198% more expensive than in China
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