Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 43% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (€16) | €13 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.26 (€5.38) | €4.64 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.27 (€2.32) | €1.06 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (€4.52) | €3.57 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.71 (€5.84) | €2.40 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€8) | €5.03 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.37 (€4.46) | €2.11 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.52 (€3.60) | €1.13 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.15 (€3.22) | €2.61 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (€20) | €14 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.11 (€3.18) | €2.50 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.28 (€2.33) | €1.44 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 38% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,722 (€2,782) | €2,245 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,661 (€1,698) | €1,737 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$375 (€383) | €145 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,024 (€2,068) | €1,538 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,221 (€1,248) | €1,167 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$166 (€170) | €90 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (€82) | €36 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$434 (€443) | €378 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$149 (€152) | €102 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€15) | €9 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 34% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (€56) | €77 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$61 (€62) | €37 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$133 (€136) | €92 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$97 (€99) | €89 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$19,897 (€20,336) | €26,871 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (€1.06) | €1.37 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$111 (€114) | €132 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 76% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€9) | €5.15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$23 (€24) | €14 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$75 (€77) | €58 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (€8) | €4.83 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (€7) | €3.07 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (€7) | €4.50 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (€4.32) | €2.09 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.31 (€4.40) | €2.14 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$26 (€27) | €17 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 79% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$48 (€49) | €41 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (€26) | €23 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€46) | €103 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$81 (€82) | €70 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (€12) | €11 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (€5.82) | €3.75 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.98 (€6) | €5.95 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$522 (€533) | €411 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (€1.61) | €0.39 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$63 (€64) | €45 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 29% more expensive than in Ireland
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