Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 142% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (116元) | 54元 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (66元) | 36元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$3.99 (31元) | 15元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (18元) | 14元 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.59 (43元) | 14元 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (58元) | 9元 | + 576% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (74元) | 56元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.44 (34元) | 12元 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.07 (32元) | 6元 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.83 (22元) | 6元 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$21 (159元) | 108元 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.45 (27元) | 9元 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.51 (20元) | 10元 | + 99% | |
| 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$3,326 (25,805元) | 7,480元 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,646 (12,766元) | 4,546元 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$231 (1,790元) | 406元 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (15,515元) | 6,893元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,434 (11,124元) | 3,954元 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (1,387元) | 261元 | + 431% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$70 (541元) | 84元 | + 546% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (3,557元) | 2,223元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (1,163元) | 622元 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (104元) | 47元 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (75元) | 44元 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$58 (451元) | 381元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$47 (361元) | 227元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$148 (1,149元) | 581元 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$136 (1,058元) | 513元 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$18,177 (141,014元) | 160,747元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.01 (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$100 (773元) | 177元 | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (62元) | 29元 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (224元) | 35元 | + 541% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (811元) | 441元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (62元) | 31元 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (46元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (50元) | 33元 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (30元) | 9元 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (33元) | 11元 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (196元) | 84元 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 160% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (323元) | 201元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (204元) | 94元 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (382元) | 978元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$90 (694元) | 413元 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (75元) | 70元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.82 (45元) | 34元 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.27 (41元) | 31元 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (3,760元) | 3,170元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (12元) | 0.55元 | + 2128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$64 (499元) | 419元 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (84元) | 22元 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,195 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 158% more expensive than in China
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