Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 363% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 363% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (₨1,597) | ₨345 | + 363% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (₨807) | ₨288 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (₨494) | ₨146 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (₨321) | ₨53 | + 502% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (₨545) | ₨81 | + 576% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (₨672) | ₨36 | + 1763% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (₨509) | ₨228 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (₨526) | ₨157 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (₨305) | ₨29 | + 934% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (₨243) | ₨146 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (₨2,093) | ₨679 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (₨326) | ₨90 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (₨318) | ₨35 | + 805% | |
| Housing | + 679% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 679% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (₨329,665) | ₨29,658 | + 1012% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (₨203,044) | ₨20,244 | + 903% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (₨21,707) | ₨4,141 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (₨170,621) | ₨19,834 | + 760% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (₨121,244) | ₨12,962 | + 835% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (₨15,947) | ₨4,851 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (₨8,874) | ₨664 | + 1237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (₨40,945) | ₨28,004 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (₨13,386) | ₨11,684 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (₨1,202) | ₨350 | + 243% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (₨869) | ₨509 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (₨4,925) | ₨2,321 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (₨4,110) | ₨2,519 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (₨11,693) | ₨3,731 | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (₨12,928) | ₨2,851 | + 353% | |
| Transportation | + 240% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 240% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$27,266 (₨2,434,624) | ₨1,021,150 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (₨93) | ₨96 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (₨9,018) | ₨1,210 | + 645% | |
| Personal Care | + 344% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (₨711) | ₨107 | + 565% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (₨2,581) | ₨218 | + 1085% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (₨9,335) | ₨609 | + 1432% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (₨716) | ₨376 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (₨530) | ₨192 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₨570) | ₨268 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (₨350) | ₨164 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (₨378) | ₨80 | + 372% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (₨2,250) | ₨245 | + 820% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (₨3,716) | ₨1,199 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (₨2,554) | ₨486 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (₨4,395) | ₨1,354 | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (₨8,331) | ₨1,712 | + 387% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (₨863) | ₨684 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (₨508) | ₨204 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (₨414) | ₨173 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (₨43,279) | ₨44,632 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (₨27) | ₨2.32 | + 1053% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (₨5,376) | ₨1,393 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (₨1,022) | ₨278 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 367% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 367% more expensive than in India
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