Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (¥1,964) | ¥1,041 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (¥1,140) | ¥713 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.79 (¥768) | ¥467 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (¥316) | ¥215 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (¥589) | ¥287 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.18 (¥688) | ¥484 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (¥1,048) | ¥1,246 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$3.87 (¥514) | ¥610 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.11 (¥413) | ¥381 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.41 (¥452) | ¥267 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (¥2,653) | ¥1,801 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.12 (¥414) | ¥223 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.23 (¥296) | ¥242 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 114% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,770 (¥367,664) | ¥197,391 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,865 (¥247,519) | ¥112,128 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$363 (¥48,228) | ¥15,296 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,211 (¥293,544) | ¥119,023 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,212 (¥160,813) | ¥92,673 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$222 (¥29,475) | ¥11,742 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$85 (¥11,267) | ¥3,714 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$439 (¥58,227) | ¥37,069 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (¥26,769) | ¥10,892 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (¥1,932) | ¥749 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$11 (¥1,435) | ¥1,906 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$64 (¥8,516) | ¥6,528 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$58 (¥7,678) | ¥4,644 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$135 (¥17,981) | ¥7,956 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$108 (¥14,334) | ¥13,013 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$24,459 (¥3,246,689) | ¥2,936,380 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (¥136) | ¥143 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$125 (¥16,618) | ¥9,633 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (¥1,165) | ¥1,406 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (¥3,295) | ¥929 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$73 (¥9,651) | ¥8,740 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (¥1,027) | ¥554 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (¥880) | ¥669 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (¥940) | ¥525 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.45 (¥591) | ¥218 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.97 (¥526) | ¥251 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (¥3,986) | ¥2,654 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$61 (¥8,059) | ¥3,633 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (¥3,312) | ¥3,165 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (¥5,918) | ¥15,347 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$109 (¥14,494) | ¥6,734 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (¥1,526) | ¥809 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.32 (¥706) | ¥511 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (¥826) | ¥509 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$538 (¥71,370) | ¥47,454 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.00 (¥133) | ¥26 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$68 (¥8,965) | ¥8,766 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (¥1,364) | ¥477 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 75% more expensive than in Japan
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