Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to France
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (€21) | €19 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€13) | €11 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (€3.03) | €1.37 | + 121% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€8) | €4.68 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (€8) | €3.40 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (€10) | €2.76 | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (€7) | €1.86 | + 251% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (€5.78) | €2.50 | + 131% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (€32) | €9 | + 249% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (€4.59) | €2.31 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (€3.39) | €1.30 | + 161% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 132% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (€3,939) | €1,708 | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (€3,244) | €1,334 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (€511) | €191 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (€2,213) | €1,032 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (€1,660) | €849 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (€380) | €135 | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (€106) | €28 | + 282% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (€588) | €457 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (€396) | €141 | + 180% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (€20) | €16 | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 38% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€77) | €96 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€77) | €40 | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€156) | €100 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€111) | €126 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,851) | €29,525 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (€1.44) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 121% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €3.03 | + 238% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (€125) | €32 | + 296% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.53) | €3.65 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.90 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.83 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.53) | €2.58 | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.19) | €2.81 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (€50) | €21 | + 134% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 44% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (€93) | €48 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (€26) | €24 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€50) | €103 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€143) | €75 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (€17) | €12 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €5.04 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€664) | €623 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (€67) | €36 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 69% more expensive than in France
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