- Cost of Living
- Cayman Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 156% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$17 (136元) | 53元 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CI$8 (70元) | 34元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.90 (49元) | 15元 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.09 (42元) | 16元 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.63 (46元) | 8元 | + 472% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (83元) | 61元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.45 (37元) | 13元 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.50 (29元) | 7元 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.86 (32元) | 5.78元 | + 451% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$21 (174元) | 111元 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CI$3.25 (27元) | 8元 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.53 (21元) | 12元 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 182% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CI$2,756 (22,734元) | 9,859元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CI$1,618 (13,347元) | 4,468元 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$293 (2,415元) | 446元 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CI$1,578 (13,012元) | 5,638元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CI$1,062 (8,759元) | 3,578元 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CI$175 (1,441元) | 325元 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CI$77 (632元) | 86元 | + 636% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CI$432 (3,560元) | 2,229元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$157 (1,297元) | 670元 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$12 (97元) | 40元 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (82元) | 38元 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CI$78 (642元) | 558元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CI$63 (520元) | 270元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$106 (870元) | 607元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$149 (1,227元) | 685元 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 163% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$20,736 (171,022元) | 143,984元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (9元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$98 (808元) | 152元 | + 432% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (84元) | 27元 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$17 (137元) | 34元 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CI$99 (814元) | 456元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CI$5.48 (45元) | 28元 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.10 (42元) | 37元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$5.52 (45元) | 37元 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.66 (30元) | 10元 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.58 (30元) | 14元 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$34 (284元) | 63元 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$52 (426元) | 155元 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$23 (192元) | 87元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$43 (353元) | 749元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$102 (841元) | 368元 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (88元) | 60元 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$4.62 (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (51元) | 34元 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CI$579 (4,773元) | 3,274元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (2.68元) | 1.00元 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$65 (533元) | 300元 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (81元) | 20元 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 144% more expensive than in China
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