Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 137% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (124元) | 46元 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (72元) | 34元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.79 (49元) | 15元 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (37元) | 14元 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.18 (44元) | 8元 | + 437% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (66元) | 59元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$3.87 (33元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.11 (26元) | 6.00元 | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.41 (29元) | 5.17元 | + 454% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (168元) | 112元 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.12 (26元) | 8元 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.23 (19元) | 14元 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 242% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,770 (23,260元) | 9,398元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,865 (15,659元) | 4,947元 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$363 (3,051元) | 431元 | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,211 (18,571元) | 5,740元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,212 (10,174元) | 3,030元 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$222 (1,865元) | 277元 | + 573% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$85 (713元) | 96元 | + 644% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$439 (3,684元) | 2,464元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (1,693元) | 561元 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (122元) | 38元 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$11 (91元) | 47元 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$64 (539元) | 481元 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$58 (486元) | 250元 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$135 (1,138元) | 647元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$108 (907元) | 620元 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 239% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$24,882 (208,946元) | 134,340元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (9元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$125 (1,051元) | 149元 | + 607% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (74元) | 37元 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (208元) | 46元 | + 357% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$73 (611元) | 347元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (65元) | 62元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (56元) | 47元 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (59元) | 31元 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.45 (37元) | 8元 | + 350% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.97 (33元) | 12元 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (252元) | 71元 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 190% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$61 (510元) | 177元 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (210元) | 100元 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (374元) | 1,029元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$109 (917元) | 395元 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (97元) | 68元 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.32 (45元) | 33元 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (52元) | 31元 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$538 (4,515元) | 3,256元 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.00 (8元) | 0.31元 | + 2608% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$68 (567元) | 335元 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (86元) | 22元 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 185% more expensive than in China
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