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Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$17 (139元) | 48元 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CI$9 (69元) | 34元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.90 (47元) | 14元 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.22 (18元) | 14元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.09 (41元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.63 (45元) | 8元 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (81元) | 61元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.45 (36元) | 13元 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.50 (28元) | 6元 | + 360% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.01 (32元) | 5.64元 | + 472% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (162元) | 112元 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CI$3.44 (28元) | 7元 | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.53 (20元) | 11元 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 216% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CI$2,978 (23,934元) | 8,884元 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CI$1,633 (13,123元) | 4,292元 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$318 (2,558元) | 423元 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CI$1,738 (13,973元) | 5,129元 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CI$1,129 (9,079元) | 3,286元 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CI$206 (1,655元) | 281元 | + 490% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CI$77 (619元) | 88元 | + 604% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CI$670 (5,388元) | 2,046元 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$128 (1,029元) | 714元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (106元) | 36元 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (79元) | 40元 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CI$103 (824元) | 525元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CI$58 (467元) | 281元 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$168 (1,347元) | 629元 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$166 (1,331元) | 675元 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 158% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$22,548 (181,241元) | 143,741元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$96 (774元) | 150元 | + 415% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (82元) | 28元 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$17 (134元) | 33元 | + 306% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CI$99 (794元) | 249元 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CI$5.48 (44元) | 31元 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.10 (41元) | 39元 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$5.65 (45元) | 36元 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.66 (29元) | 10元 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.22 (34元) | 14元 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$31 (248元) | 56元 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$52 (414元) | 155元 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (190元) | 89元 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$43 (344元) | 951元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$107 (859元) | 386元 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (87元) | 59元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$4.82 (39元) | 34元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (51元) | 30元 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CI$564 (4,536元) | 3,237元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (2.61元) | 1.04元 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$71 (575元) | 297元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (84元) | 21元 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 154% more expensive than in China
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