Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 64% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (HK$167) | HK$87 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (HK$85) | HK$40 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (HK$52) | HK$47 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (HK$34) | HK$26 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (HK$57) | HK$33 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (HK$70) | HK$32 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (HK$53) | HK$86 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (HK$55) | HK$32 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (HK$32) | HK$27 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (HK$25) | HK$17 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (HK$220) | HK$166 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (HK$34) | HK$20 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (HK$33) | HK$19 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (HK$34,578) | HK$44,380 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (HK$21,297) | HK$29,052 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (HK$2,277) | HK$1,524 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (HK$17,896) | HK$26,030 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (HK$12,717) | HK$18,218 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (HK$1,673) | HK$1,027 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (HK$931) | HK$305 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (HK$4,295) | HK$4,450 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (HK$1,404) | HK$1,243 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (HK$126) | HK$98 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (HK$91) | HK$100 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (HK$517) | HK$649 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (HK$431) | HK$383 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (HK$1,226) | HK$674 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (HK$1,356) | HK$1,402 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 15% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$27,266 (HK$255,365) | HK$229,387 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (HK$946) | HK$698 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 55% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (HK$75) | HK$51 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (HK$271) | HK$122 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (HK$979) | HK$379 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (HK$75) | HK$62 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (HK$56) | HK$47 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (HK$60) | HK$51 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (HK$37) | HK$12 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (HK$40) | HK$18 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (HK$236) | HK$265 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (HK$390) | HK$337 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (HK$268) | HK$209 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (HK$461) | HK$1,088 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (HK$874) | HK$904 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (HK$91) | HK$101 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (HK$53) | HK$46 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (HK$43) | HK$65 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (HK$4,539) | HK$4,185 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (HK$2.81) | HK$1.02 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (HK$564) | HK$835 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (HK$107) | HK$59 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 11% more expensive than in Hong Kong
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