Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 402% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 402% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (₨1,795) | ₨380 | + 373% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 (₨1,107) | ₨351 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.93 (₨593) | ₨174 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (₨273) | ₨58 | + 369% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (₨758) | ₨84 | + 800% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (₨742) | ₨45 | + 1558% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₨757) | ₨250 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (₨920) | ₨173 | + 430% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (₨591) | ₨31 | + 1811% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (₨523) | ₨167 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (₨2,929) | ₨841 | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (₨415) | ₨97 | + 330% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (₨306) | ₨39 | + 693% | |
| Housing | + 554% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 554% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,089 (₨308,720) | ₨52,694 | + 486% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,461 (₨245,939) | ₨31,325 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$390 (₨38,931) | ₨4,769 | + 716% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (₨199,886) | ₨29,397 | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (₨149,914) | ₨16,972 | + 783% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$278 (₨27,818) | ₨4,814 | + 478% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$93 (₨9,341) | ₨691 | + 1251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$503 (₨50,247) | ₨30,276 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (₨35,735) | ₨11,282 | + 217% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (₨1,362) | ₨479 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (₨1,644) | ₨530 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (₨6,996) | ₨2,548 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (₨6,996) | ₨2,934 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (₨14,070) | ₨4,380 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (₨9,994) | ₨3,418 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (₨799,543) | ₨2,030,960 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (₨130) | ₨104 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,138 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 350% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 350% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₨925) | ₨141 | + 557% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₨800) | ₨318 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (₨11,307) | ₨882 | + 1181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₨500) | ₨372 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (₨620) | ₨187 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₨608) | ₨288 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (₨500) | ₨162 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (₨469) | ₨88 | + 431% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (₨4,476) | ₨311 | + 1337% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (₨8,368) | ₨1,502 | + 457% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (₨2,361) | ₨684 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₨4,497) | ₨1,392 | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (₨12,959) | ₨1,961 | + 561% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (₨1,533) | ₨882 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₨708) | ₨211 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (₨603) | ₨187 | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (₨59,966) | ₨53,020 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (₨6,085) | ₨1,639 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨303 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 240% more expensive than in India
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