Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 60% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (kr141) | kr126 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (kr71) | kr72 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (kr44) | kr32 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (kr28) | kr10 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (kr48) | kr31 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (kr59) | kr26 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (kr45) | kr37 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (kr46) | kr17 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (kr27) | kr13 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (kr21) | kr12 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (kr185) | kr71 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (kr29) | kr19 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (kr28) | kr14 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 96% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (kr29,086) | kr13,649 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (kr17,914) | kr10,667 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (kr1,915) | kr1,098 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (kr15,054) | kr8,600 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (kr10,697) | kr6,488 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (kr1,407) | kr655 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (kr783) | kr219 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (kr3,613) | kr2,378 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (kr1,181) | kr911 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (kr106) | kr56 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (kr77) | kr150 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 14% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (kr435) | kr679 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (kr363) | kr262 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (kr1,032) | kr771 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (kr1,141) | kr896 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 25% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$27,266 (kr214,805) | kr261,624 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (kr8) | kr12 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (kr796) | kr478 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 13% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (kr63) | kr39 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (kr228) | kr106 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (kr824) | kr1,500 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (kr63) | kr40 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (kr47) | kr29 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (kr50) | kr30 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (kr31) | kr15 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (kr33) | kr16 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (kr199) | kr229 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 23% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (kr328) | kr344 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (kr225) | kr229 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (kr388) | kr1,059 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (kr735) | kr645 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (kr76) | kr101 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (kr45) | kr42 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (kr37) | kr45 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (kr3,818) | kr3,576 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (kr2.36) | kr0.50 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (kr474) | kr255 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (kr90) | kr54 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 54% more expensive than in Denmark
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