Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 126% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (HK$235) | HK$95 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (HK$111) | HK$45 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (HK$54) | HK$45 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (HK$33) | HK$24 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (HK$79) | HK$36 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (HK$80) | HK$19 | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (HK$75) | HK$116 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (HK$61) | HK$28 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (HK$54) | HK$18 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (HK$45) | HK$14 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (HK$255) | HK$144 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (HK$49) | HK$17 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (HK$38) | HK$16 | + 142% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (HK$32,374) | HK$47,353 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (HK$20,291) | HK$34,716 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (HK$3,533) | HK$1,299 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (HK$17,195) | HK$28,175 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (HK$14,453) | HK$17,576 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (HK$1,423) | HK$575 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (HK$774) | HK$257 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (HK$3,722) | HK$6,546 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (HK$2,981) | HK$2,108 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (HK$98) | HK$91 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (HK$117) | HK$87 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 41% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (HK$657) | HK$680 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (HK$657) | HK$385 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (HK$1,322) | HK$666 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (HK$939) | HK$1,283 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (HK$75,129) | HK$392,784 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (HK$13) | HK$23 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | HK$543 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 54% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (HK$87) | HK$57 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (HK$75) | HK$110 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (HK$1,190) | HK$407 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (HK$47) | HK$83 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (HK$58) | HK$44 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (HK$57) | HK$51 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (HK$47) | HK$15 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (HK$44) | HK$29 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (HK$378) | HK$322 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (HK$691) | HK$406 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (HK$244) | HK$207 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (HK$423) | HK$1,780 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (HK$1,218) | HK$925 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (HK$127) | HK$168 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (HK$69) | HK$52 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (HK$53) | HK$59 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (HK$5,635) | HK$3,953 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.03 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (HK$376) | HK$992 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (HK$107) | HK$62 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 491 prices entered by 80 different people.
Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong
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