Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Ireland
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 75% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (€19) | €15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (€10) | €9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (€5.88) | €4.86 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (€3.82) | €1.20 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (€6) | €3.11 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (€8) | €2.18 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (€6) | €4.95 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (€6) | €2.09 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (€3.62) | €1.28 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (€2.89) | €2.44 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (€25) | €12 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (€3.88) | €2.52 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (€3.78) | €1.55 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 56% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (€3,922) | €2,111 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (€2,415) | €1,765 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (€258) | €161 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (€2,030) | €1,765 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (€1,442) | €1,200 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (€190) | €167 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (€106) | €39 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (€487) | €321 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (€159) | €131 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (€14) | €5.87 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 53% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (€59) | €58 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (€49) | €31 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (€139) | €69 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (€154) | €76 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$27,266 (€28,961) | €26,537 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (€1.10) | €1.49 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (€107) | €106 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 59% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (€31) | €25 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (€111) | €56 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (€9) | €5.25 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (€6) | €3.41 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.32 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (€4.17) | €2.57 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (€4.49) | €2.96 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (€27) | €21 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (€44) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (€30) | €26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (€52) | €97 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (€99) | €60 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (€6) | €3.59 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (€4.92) | €6 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (€515) | €471 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (€0.32) | €0.66 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (€64) | €54 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€12) | €14 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 35% more expensive than in Ireland
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