Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 148% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (5,999 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (3,135 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$7 (1,860 G$) | 632 G$ | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.50 (628 G$) | 461 G$ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (2,061 G$) | 777 G$ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (2,082 G$) | 441 G$ | + 372% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (2,092 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (1,665 G$) | 1,278 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (1,282 G$) | 253 G$ | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (1,078 G$) | 360 G$ | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$32 (7,954 G$) | 6,845 G$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.56 (1,146 G$) | 542 G$ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (840 G$) | 278 G$ | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 243% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (867,301 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (625,433 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$430 (108,031 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 678% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,145 (539,018 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,428 (358,841 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (40,704 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (20,194 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (107,667 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (89,831 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (3,424 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (3,070 G$) | 593 G$ | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 92% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (17,587 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (17,587 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (35,368 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (25,124 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 8% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (2,009,891 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (327 G$) | 309 G$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 71% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (2,326 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (2,010 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$133 (33,508 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 727% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (1,256 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (1,559 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (1,529 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (1,256 G$) | 539 G$ | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (1,179 G$) | 480 G$ | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (11,253 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 463% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 165% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (21,035 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (5,935 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (11,306 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (32,576 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (3,854 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (1,779 G$) | 709 G$ | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (1,515 G$) | 360 G$ | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (150,742 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 905% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (15,296 G$) | 9,000 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (2,875 G$) | 500 G$ | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 199 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 139% more expensive than in Guyana
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