Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Egypt
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Food | + 528% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 528% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (E£ 1,081) | E£ 245 | + 340% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (E£ 655) | E£ 166 | + 295% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (E£ 360) | E£ 114 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (E£ 155) | E£ 32 | + 387% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (E£ 430) | E£ 64 | + 575% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (E£ 421) | E£ 14 | + 2943% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (E£ 430) | E£ 98 | + 339% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (E£ 522) | E£ 37 | + 1296% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (E£ 335) | E£ 15 | + 2067% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (E£ 296) | E£ 51 | + 485% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (E£ 1,662) | E£ 234 | + 611% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (E£ 235) | E£ 22 | + 949% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (E£ 174) | E£ 14 | + 1129% | |
Housing | + 842% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 842% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (E£ 201,855) | E£ 24,504 | + 724% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (E£ 166,255) | E£ 12,343 | + 1247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (E£ 26,173) | E£ 1,497 | + 1648% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (E£ 113,408) | E£ 13,219 | + 758% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (E£ 85,056) | E£ 7,080 | + 1101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (E£ 19,451) | E£ 1,310 | + 1385% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (E£ 5,412) | E£ 303 | + 1687% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (E£ 30,133) | E£ 13,094 | + 130% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (E£ 20,275) | E£ 10,228 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (E£ 773) | E£ 193 | + 300% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (E£ 1,007) | E£ 133 | + 658% | |
Clothes | + 72% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (E£ 3,969) | E£ 2,437 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (E£ 3,969) | E£ 1,995 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (E£ 7,983) | E£ 5,429 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (E£ 5,670) | E£ 4,987 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (E£ 453,634) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (E£ 74) | E£ 11 | + 547% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 620 | - | |
Personal Care | + 458% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 458% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (E£ 525) | E£ 56 | + 839% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (E£ 454) | E£ 112 | + 306% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (E£ 6,415) | E£ 419 | + 1433% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (E£ 284) | E£ 76 | + 275% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (E£ 352) | E£ 125 | + 181% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (E£ 345) | E£ 100 | + 244% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (E£ 284) | E£ 63 | + 351% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (E£ 266) | E£ 43 | + 519% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (E£ 2,540) | E£ 134 | + 1796% | |
Entertainment | + 201% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 201% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Cayman Islands | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (E£ 4,748) | E£ 576 | + 724% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (E£ 1,340) | E£ 278 | + 382% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (E£ 2,552) | E£ 1,113 | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (E£ 7,352) | E£ 931 | + 689% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (E£ 870) | E£ 130 | + 569% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (E£ 402) | E£ 75 | + 436% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (E£ 342) | E£ 218 | + 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (E£ 34,023) | E£ 19,450 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 3.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (E£ 3,452) | E£ 1,592 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 62 | - | |
TOTAL | + 309% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 849 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 309% more expensive than in Egypt
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