Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | + 92% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Cayman Islands is 92% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (€21) | €17 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (€7) | €5.52 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (€3.01) | €1.48 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€8) | €3.71 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (€8) | €3.03 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (€10) | €2.27 | + 346% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (€7) | €1.75 | + 272% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (€5.76) | €1.56 | + 269% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (€32) | €7 | + 391% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (€4.57) | €2.30 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (€3.38) | €1.74 | + 94% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 128% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (€3,919) | €1,937 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (€3,228) | €1,271 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (€508) | €198 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (€2,202) | €1,175 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (€1,652) | €797 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (€378) | €130 | + 190% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (€105) | €26 | + 297% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (€585) | €335 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (€394) | €132 | + 199% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€15) | €7 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (€20) | €11 | + 81% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 61% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€77) | €77 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€77) | €34 | + 127% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€155) | €90 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€110) | €117 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,808) | €30,879 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (€1.43) | €1.84 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €37 | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 42% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (€125) | €105 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.51) | €6 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.20 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €3.51 | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.51) | €3.36 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.17) | €2.90 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (€49) | €20 | + 149% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 47% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Cayman Islands | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (€92) | €39 | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (€26) | €19 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€50) | €78 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€143) | €75 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (€17) | €10 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €1.81 | + 331% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (€7) | €5.39 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€661) | €830 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.34 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (€67) | €56 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
TOTAL | + 68% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.101
EUR
/
KYD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,510 prices entered by 219 different people.
Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 68% more expensive than in Italy
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Italy
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Italy
- Cost of living in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Italy
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Italy
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Italy