Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 155% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (€27) | €14 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€13) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (€6) | €4.64 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (€3.81) | €1.53 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€9) | €4.61 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (€9) | €1.79 | + 422% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €5.24 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (€7) | €1.74 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (€6) | €0.96 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (€5.27) | €1.47 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (€30) | €9 | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (€5.71) | €2.42 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (€4.39) | €1.05 | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 231% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (€3,756) | €855 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (€2,354) | €674 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (€410) | €210 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (€1,995) | €523 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (€1,677) | €416 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (€165) | €134 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (€90) | €26 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (€432) | €333 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (€346) | €102 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (€14) | €7 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 74% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€76) | €77 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€76) | €34 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€153) | €84 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€109) | €92 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 26% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,716) | €22,349 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (€1.52) | €2.09 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 114% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €5.36 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (€138) | €39 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.45) | €3.87 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.36 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.60 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.45) | €2.48 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.11) | €2.82 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (€44) | €13 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 88% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (€80) | €33 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (€28) | €16 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€49) | €35 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€141) | €48 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (€15) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €3.55 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (€6) | €4.19 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€654) | €367 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (€44) | €39 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€12) | €4.38 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 112% more expensive than in Greece
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