Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Denmark
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 84% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (kr205) | kr135 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (kr97) | kr81 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (kr48) | kr40 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (kr29) | kr13 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (kr69) | kr35 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (kr70) | kr29 | + 146% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (kr66) | kr49 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (kr54) | kr20 | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (kr47) | kr13 | + 277% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (kr40) | kr13 | + 212% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (kr223) | kr81 | + 177% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (kr43) | kr19 | + 129% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (kr33) | kr20 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 54% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (kr28,317) | kr17,952 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (kr17,748) | kr13,200 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (kr3,090) | kr1,801 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (kr15,040) | kr11,795 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (kr12,641) | kr8,537 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (kr1,244) | kr872 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (kr677) | kr239 | + 184% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (kr3,255) | kr2,807 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (kr2,608) | kr525 | + 396% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (kr85) | kr67 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (kr102) | kr181 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 28% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (kr575) | kr763 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (kr575) | kr339 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (kr1,156) | kr779 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (kr821) | kr1,114 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (kr65,714) | kr290,140 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (kr11) | kr15 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr572 | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 53% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (kr76) | kr39 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (kr66) | kr178 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (kr1,041) | kr400 | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (kr41) | kr41 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (kr51) | kr31 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (kr50) | kr28 | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (kr41) | kr12 | + 229% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (kr39) | kr16 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (kr331) | kr256 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 18% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (kr604) | kr379 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (kr214) | kr245 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (kr370) | kr1,135 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (kr1,065) | kr742 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (kr111) | kr93 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (kr60) | kr41 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (kr47) | kr51 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (kr4,929) | kr5,164 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr1.04 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (kr329) | kr284 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (kr94) | kr59 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 36% more expensive than in Denmark
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