Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (¥1,909) | ¥941 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (¥1,084) | ¥695 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$3.99 (¥508) | ¥426 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (¥303) | ¥203 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.59 (¥711) | ¥244 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (¥947) | ¥653 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (¥1,216) | ¥888 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.44 (¥565) | ¥792 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.07 (¥518) | ¥389 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.83 (¥361) | ¥306 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$21 (¥2,612) | ¥1,351 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.45 (¥440) | ¥185 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.51 (¥320) | ¥246 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,326 (¥423,396) | ¥295,978 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,646 (¥209,457) | ¥169,167 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$231 (¥29,376) | ¥25,258 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (¥254,566) | ¥144,655 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,434 (¥182,520) | ¥80,593 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (¥22,752) | ¥13,235 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$70 (¥8,881) | ¥4,060 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (¥58,367) | ¥55,604 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (¥19,082) | ¥10,692 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (¥1,713) | ¥778 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (¥1,239) | ¥2,599 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$58 (¥7,405) | ¥6,849 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$47 (¥5,931) | ¥4,780 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$148 (¥18,854) | ¥8,249 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$136 (¥17,357) | ¥12,511 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$18,177 (¥2,313,704) | ¥2,585,890 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.01 (¥129) | ¥135 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$100 (¥12,679) | ¥10,445 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (¥1,014) | ¥1,225 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (¥3,679) | ¥1,626 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (¥13,307) | ¥6,148 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (¥1,021) | ¥812 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (¥755) | ¥655 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (¥813) | ¥501 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (¥499) | ¥170 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (¥539) | ¥229 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (¥3,208) | ¥2,983 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 92% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (¥5,297) | ¥3,633 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (¥3,342) | ¥3,657 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (¥6,265) | ¥12,969 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$90 (¥11,394) | ¥6,422 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (¥1,230) | ¥1,122 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.82 (¥741) | ¥445 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.27 (¥670) | ¥556 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (¥61,694) | ¥52,544 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (¥200) | ¥40 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$64 (¥8,186) | ¥9,497 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (¥1,373) | ¥525 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Japan
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