Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
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Food | + 283% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 283% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (₨1,310) | ₨368 | + 256% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$8 (₨702) | ₨290 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$4.72 (₨412) | ₨142 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.12 (₨185) | ₨52 | + 256% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.40 (₨472) | ₨72 | + 559% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (₨622) | ₨36 | + 1645% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (₨834) | ₨228 | + 266% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.31 (₨377) | ₨138 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.93 (₨343) | ₨31 | + 1012% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.12 (₨273) | ₨132 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$21 (₨1,792) | ₨770 | + 133% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.32 (₨290) | ₨85 | + 240% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.51 (₨220) | ₨35 | + 530% | |
Housing | + 581% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 581% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,063 (₨267,430) | ₨33,686 | + 694% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,589 (₨138,751) | ₨20,139 | + 589% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$253 (₨22,121) | ₨4,910 | + 351% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,142 (₨187,048) | ₨19,084 | + 880% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,389 (₨121,251) | ₨12,251 | + 890% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$172 (₨15,049) | ₨3,397 | + 343% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$67 (₨5,837) | ₨677 | + 762% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (₨40,041) | ₨29,050 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$139 (₨12,151) | ₨10,275 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (₨1,094) | ₨401 | + 173% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (₨854) | ₨258 | + 231% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$58 (₨5,080) | ₨2,340 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$47 (₨4,069) | ₨2,641 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$148 (₨12,934) | ₨3,647 | + 255% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$136 (₨11,908) | ₨2,737 | + 335% | |
Transportation | + 243% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 243% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$16,851 (₨1,471,470) | ₨919,112 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.06 (₨93) | ₨79 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$105 (₨9,129) | ₨1,206 | + 657% | |
Personal Care | + 355% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 355% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₨784) | ₨103 | + 658% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (₨2,524) | ₨217 | + 1062% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (₨9,129) | ₨903 | + 910% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (₨700) | ₨324 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (₨518) | ₨162 | + 219% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (₨576) | ₨256 | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (₨343) | ₨147 | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.16 (₨363) | ₨68 | + 433% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (₨2,201) | ₨243 | + 804% | |
Entertainment | + 380% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 380% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (₨3,634) | ₨1,202 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (₨2,292) | ₨474 | + 384% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (₨4,298) | ₨1,691 | + 154% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$82 (₨7,187) | ₨1,629 | + 341% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (₨886) | ₨590 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.63 (₨492) | ₨186 | + 165% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.91 (₨429) | ₨189 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (₨42,324) | ₨36,065 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (₨137) | ₨5.16 | + 2561% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$66 (₨5,769) | ₨1,583 | + 265% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (₨873) | ₨270 | + 223% | |
TOTAL | + 349% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 349% more expensive than in India
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