Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 361% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 361% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (₨2,162) | ₨408 | + 430% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (₨1,008) | ₨356 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (₨807) | ₨174 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (₨426) | ₨62 | + 585% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (₨659) | ₨99 | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (₨457) | ₨43 | + 952% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₨845) | ₨269 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (₨668) | ₨200 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (₨464) | ₨41 | + 1026% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (₨503) | ₨176 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (₨2,877) | ₨974 | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (₨422) | ₨95 | + 344% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (₨351) | ₨43 | + 721% | |
| Housing | + 696% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 696% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (₨416,548) | ₨46,050 | + 805% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (₨314,290) | ₨28,558 | + 1001% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (₨54,320) | ₨5,103 | + 964% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (₨225,831) | ₨30,927 | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (₨157,893) | ₨19,243 | + 721% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (₨36,320) | ₨6,210 | + 485% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (₨15,380) | ₨766 | + 1907% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (₨43,166) | ₨27,217 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (₨18,361) | ₨11,683 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (₨1,029) | ₨504 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (₨1,276) | ₨1,118 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 262% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 262% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (₨4,683) | ₨2,570 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (₨13,007) | ₨2,685 | + 385% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (₨7,284) | ₨4,094 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (₨12,599) | ₨2,952 | + 327% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 217% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (₨3,641,972) | ₨1,835,220 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (₨189) | ₨104 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (₨8,637) | ₨1,541 | + 460% | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 266% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (₨526) | ₨107 | + 394% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₨832) | ₨299 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (₨7,895) | ₨1,117 | + 607% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₨520) | ₨374 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (₨596) | ₨235 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₨636) | ₨274 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (₨572) | ₨181 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (₨316) | ₨96 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (₨4,661) | ₨319 | + 1360% | |
| Entertainment | + 285% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 285% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (₨6,764) | ₨1,483 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (₨3,014) | ₨623 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (₨4,162) | ₨1,571 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (₨13,007) | ₨2,177 | + 498% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (₨832) | ₨907 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₨676) | ₨236 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (₨624) | ₨200 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (₨104,056) | ₨41,395 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (₨27,469) | ₨1,826 | + 1404% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (₨977) | ₨280 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 372% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 372% more expensive than in India
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