Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 233% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 233% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (204元) | 46元 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (107元) | 40元 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (54元) | 16元 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (27元) | 18元 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (71元) | 19元 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (71元) | 11元 | + 553% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (71元) | 63元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (57元) | 15元 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (44元) | 6元 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (37元) | 7元 | + 401% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (255元) | 118元 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (46元) | 8元 | + 451% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (29元) | 16元 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 163% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (29,536元) | 15,059元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (21,299元) | 9,006元 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (3,266元) | 421元 | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (16,750元) | 7,547元 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (13,145元) | 4,347元 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (1,386元) | 262元 | + 429% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (688元) | 115元 | + 496% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (3,667元) | 1,143元 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (3,059元) | 589元 | + 420% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (117元) | 39元 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (136元) | 51元 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (599元) | 529元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (599元) | 248元 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (1,204元) | 626元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (856元) | 828元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (68,446元) | 161,247元 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (79元) | 39元 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (68元) | 27元 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (1,084元) | 391元 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (43元) | 53元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (53元) | 33元 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (52元) | 34元 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (43元) | 13元 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (40元) | 15元 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (345元) | 74元 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (716元) | 265元 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (202元) | 110元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (385元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (1,109元) | 348元 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (131元) | 79元 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (61元) | 29元 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (52元) | 18元 | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (5,133元) | 3,321元 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (500元) | 410元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (98元) | 24元 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 119% more expensive than in China
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