Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
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| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (¥2,749) | ¥1,145 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (¥1,389) | ¥719 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (¥850) | ¥437 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.87 (¥442) | ¥211 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (¥938) | ¥282 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (¥1,156) | ¥815 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (¥877) | ¥951 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (¥905) | ¥984 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (¥524) | ¥421 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (¥418) | ¥268 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (¥3,604) | ¥1,770 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (¥561) | ¥217 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (¥547) | ¥225 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 148% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (¥567,513) | ¥194,768 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (¥349,538) | ¥126,641 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (¥37,368) | ¥21,178 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (¥293,721) | ¥142,258 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (¥208,720) | ¥80,836 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (¥27,452) | ¥13,643 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (¥15,276) | ¥3,988 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (¥70,486) | ¥59,521 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (¥23,044) | ¥17,809 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (¥2,069) | ¥665 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (¥1,496) | ¥2,700 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (¥8,478) | ¥7,941 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (¥7,075) | ¥4,162 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (¥20,129) | ¥7,471 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (¥22,256) | ¥15,388 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.33 (¥205) | ¥161 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (¥15,525) | ¥16,725 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (¥1,225) | ¥1,370 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (¥4,443) | ¥1,955 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (¥16,071) | ¥3,523 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (¥1,233) | ¥2,205 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (¥912) | ¥648 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (¥982) | ¥409 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (¥603) | ¥143 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (¥650) | ¥184 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (¥3,874) | ¥3,583 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (¥6,397) | ¥4,280 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$23 (¥3,535) | ¥3,593 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (¥7,566) | ¥20,657 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$120 (¥18,446) | ¥6,242 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (¥1,486) | ¥1,034 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (¥875) | ¥533 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (¥712) | ¥526 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (¥74,504) | ¥58,872 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (¥46) | ¥41 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (¥9,255) | ¥11,178 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (¥1,759) | ¥554 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 66% more expensive than in Japan
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