Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 469% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 469% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (₨2,444) | ₨361 | + 578% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (₨1,151) | ₨333 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (₨566) | ₨178 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (₨342) | ₨55 | + 520% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (₨822) | ₨90 | + 815% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (₨837) | ₨44 | + 1793% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₨786) | ₨236 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (₨639) | ₨162 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (₨565) | ₨31 | + 1707% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (₨473) | ₨157 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (₨2,655) | ₨767 | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (₨513) | ₨88 | + 486% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (₨394) | ₨39 | + 903% | |
| Housing | + 567% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 567% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (₨337,037) | ₨46,438 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (₨211,243) | ₨26,734 | + 690% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (₨36,782) | ₨5,322 | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (₨179,011) | ₨24,906 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (₨150,460) | ₨14,288 | + 953% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (₨14,810) | ₨5,022 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (₨8,060) | ₨662 | + 1118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (₨38,744) | ₨30,524 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (₨31,039) | ₨12,233 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (₨1,017) | ₨520 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (₨1,216) | ₨559 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (₨6,844) | ₨2,582 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (₨6,844) | ₨2,556 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (₨13,763) | ₨4,248 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (₨9,777) | ₨3,070 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (₨782,139) | ₨1,056,360 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (₨136) | ₨108 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 307% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 307% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₨905) | ₨126 | + 617% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₨782) | ₨247 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (₨12,386) | ₨1,336 | + 827% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₨489) | ₨392 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (₨607) | ₨212 | + 186% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₨595) | ₨269 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (₨489) | ₨177 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (₨459) | ₨92 | + 401% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (₨3,938) | ₨304 | + 1195% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cayman Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (₨7,189) | ₨1,526 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (₨2,544) | ₨647 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₨4,400) | ₨1,500 | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (₨12,677) | ₨1,809 | + 601% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (₨1,326) | ₨641 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₨717) | ₨204 | + 251% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (₨553) | ₨179 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (₨58,660) | ₨47,498 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.06 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (₨3,911) | ₨1,773 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (₨1,119) | ₨238 | + 370% | |
| TOTAL | + 268% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 268% more expensive than in India
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