Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Germany
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 99% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (€21) | €14 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (€7) | €6.00 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (€3.01) | €1.22 | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€8) | €4.28 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (€8) | €3.00 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€8) | €6 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (€10) | €2.59 | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (€7) | €1.87 | + 247% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (€5.76) | €1.09 | + 429% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (€32) | €7 | + 393% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (€4.57) | €1.92 | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (€3.38) | €1.88 | + 79% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 100% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (€3,919) | €2,001 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (€3,228) | €1,574 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (€508) | €227 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (€2,202) | €1,239 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (€1,652) | €904 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (€378) | €163 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (€105) | €37 | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (€585) | €367 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (€394) | €111 | + 256% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€15) | €6 | + 144% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (€20) | €18 | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€77) | €38 | + 104% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€155) | €89 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€110) | €120 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,808) | €33,039 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (€1.43) | €1.82 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €51 | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 71% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (€125) | €72 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.51) | €3.99 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €2.99 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.20 | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.51) | €1.98 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.17) | €1.68 | + 207% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (€49) | €21 | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 56% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Cayman Islands | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (€92) | €46 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (€26) | €25 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€50) | €84 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€143) | €67 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (€17) | €10 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €3.73 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.43 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€661) | €578 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (€67) | €40 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in Germany
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