- Cost of Living
- Cayman Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 63% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$17 (¥2,253) | ¥1,038 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CI$8 (¥1,155) | ¥691 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.90 (¥803) | ¥436 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.31 (¥314) | ¥203 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.09 (¥694) | ¥287 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.63 (¥767) | ¥777 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (¥1,378) | ¥927 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.45 (¥607) | ¥688 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.50 (¥477) | ¥416 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.86 (¥526) | ¥277 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$21 (¥2,875) | ¥1,538 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CI$3.25 (¥443) | ¥199 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.53 (¥345) | ¥198 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CI$2,756 (¥375,572) | ¥218,000 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CI$1,618 (¥220,505) | ¥123,235 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$293 (¥39,894) | ¥21,518 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CI$1,578 (¥214,970) | ¥110,576 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CI$1,062 (¥144,696) | ¥71,567 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CI$175 (¥23,804) | ¥12,926 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CI$77 (¥10,437) | ¥4,101 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CI$432 (¥58,806) | ¥55,558 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$157 (¥21,419) | ¥16,537 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$12 (¥1,608) | ¥711 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (¥1,358) | ¥1,838 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CI$78 (¥10,610) | ¥7,197 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CI$63 (¥8,587) | ¥4,336 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$106 (¥14,377) | ¥8,421 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$149 (¥20,267) | ¥13,972 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$21,315 (¥2,904,217) | ¥2,510,720 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.05 (¥143) | ¥145 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$98 (¥13,356) | ¥11,257 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$10 (¥1,392) | ¥1,278 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$17 (¥2,266) | ¥1,019 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CI$98 (¥13,407) | ¥3,622 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CI$5.48 (¥747) | ¥612 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.10 (¥695) | ¥707 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$5.52 (¥752) | ¥455 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.59 (¥489) | ¥137 | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.58 (¥487) | ¥229 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$34 (¥4,688) | ¥2,939 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$51 (¥6,897) | ¥4,071 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$23 (¥3,154) | ¥3,365 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$43 (¥5,837) | ¥14,181 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$102 (¥13,891) | ¥7,647 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (¥1,462) | ¥964 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$4.58 (¥624) | ¥487 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (¥866) | ¥586 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CI$590 (¥80,384) | ¥49,094 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (¥44) | ¥56 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$67 (¥9,114) | ¥10,339 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (¥1,334) | ¥468 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Japan
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