Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 174% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (146元) | 43元 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (74元) | 37元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (45元) | 17元 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.87 (24元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (50元) | 16元 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (62元) | 9元 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (47元) | 48元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (48元) | 13元 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (28元) | 6元 | + 360% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (22元) | 7元 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (192元) | 97元 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (30元) | 9元 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (29元) | 13元 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 162% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (30,207元) | 13,898元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (18,605元) | 8,379元 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (1,989元) | 462元 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (15,634元) | 6,525元 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (11,110元) | 4,376元 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (1,461元) | 516元 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (813元) | 140元 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (3,752元) | 1,829元 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (1,227元) | 546元 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (110元) | 50元 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (80元) | 66元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (451元) | 511元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (377元) | 288元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (1,071元) | 654元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (1,185元) | 844元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 138% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (11元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (826元) | 206元 | + 301% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 136% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (65元) | 28元 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (236元) | 27元 | + 777% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (855元) | 386元 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (66元) | 30元 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (49元) | 19元 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (52元) | 44元 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (32元) | 21元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (35元) | 16元 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (206元) | 82元 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (341元) | 260元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (234元) | 122元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (403元) | 417元 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (763元) | 319元 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (79元) | 90元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (47元) | 31元 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (38元) | 19元 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (3,966元) | 2,968元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (2.45元) | 0.24元 | + 905% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (493元) | 410元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (94元) | 38元 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 138% more expensive than in China
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