Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 259% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (₨1,266) | ₨394 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (₨735) | ₨277 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.79 (₨495) | ₨144 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (₨204) | ₨52 | + 289% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (₨379) | ₨73 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.18 (₨443) | ₨37 | + 1108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₨676) | ₨210 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$3.87 (₨331) | ₨140 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.11 (₨266) | ₨28 | + 856% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.41 (₨291) | ₨127 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (₨1,710) | ₨862 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.12 (₨267) | ₨83 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.23 (₨191) | ₨35 | + 449% | |
| Housing | + 574% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 574% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,770 (₨237,009) | ₨31,479 | + 653% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,826 (₨156,228) | ₨20,124 | + 676% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$363 (₨31,089) | ₨4,104 | + 658% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,211 (₨189,229) | ₨24,066 | + 686% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,212 (₨103,665) | ₨14,061 | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$222 (₨19,001) | ₨3,193 | + 495% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$85 (₨7,263) | ₨747 | + 872% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$439 (₨37,535) | ₨30,759 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (₨17,256) | ₨10,743 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (₨1,245) | ₨378 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$11 (₨925) | ₨289 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$64 (₨5,490) | ₨2,388 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$58 (₨4,950) | ₨2,586 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$135 (₨11,591) | ₨3,770 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$108 (₨9,240) | ₨2,768 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 308% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 308% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$24,882 (₨2,129,071) | ₨927,863 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (₨88) | ₨76 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$125 (₨10,713) | ₨1,208 | + 787% | |
| Personal Care | + 310% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 310% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₨751) | ₨111 | + 578% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (₨2,124) | ₨211 | + 906% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$73 (₨6,221) | ₨1,015 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (₨662) | ₨250 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (₨568) | ₨174 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (₨606) | ₨231 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.45 (₨381) | ₨148 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.97 (₨339) | ₨67 | + 403% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (₨2,570) | ₨254 | + 914% | |
| Entertainment | + 321% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 321% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$61 (₨5,195) | ₨1,215 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (₨2,135) | ₨477 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₨3,815) | ₨1,807 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$109 (₨9,343) | ₨1,940 | + 382% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (₨984) | ₨686 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.32 (₨455) | ₨220 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (₨532) | ₨236 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$538 (₨46,007) | ₨34,455 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.00 (₨86) | ₨3.96 | + 2058% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$68 (₨5,779) | ₨1,992 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (₨879) | ₨244 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 335% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 335% more expensive than in India
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