Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
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Food | + 194% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 194% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (¥3,440) | ¥1,019 | + 238% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (¥2,085) | ¥764 | + 173% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (¥1,146) | ¥514 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (¥494) | ¥215 | + 130% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (¥1,369) | ¥319 | + 330% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (¥1,340) | ¥625 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (¥1,367) | ¥1,190 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (¥1,661) | ¥545 | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (¥1,067) | ¥410 | + 160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (¥944) | ¥292 | + 224% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (¥5,290) | ¥1,440 | + 267% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (¥749) | ¥204 | + 268% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (¥554) | ¥176 | + 214% | |
Housing | + 196% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 196% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (¥642,588) | ¥221,430 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (¥529,260) | ¥111,860 | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (¥83,321) | ¥20,251 | + 311% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (¥361,027) | ¥190,034 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (¥270,770) | ¥84,192 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (¥61,920) | ¥28,514 | + 117% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (¥17,230) | ¥3,357 | + 413% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (¥95,926) | ¥52,125 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (¥64,543) | ¥15,714 | + 311% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (¥2,460) | ¥1,018 | + 142% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (¥3,204) | ¥1,314 | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 115% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 115% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (¥12,636) | ¥8,530 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (¥12,636) | ¥4,983 | + 154% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (¥25,412) | ¥9,702 | + 162% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (¥18,051) | ¥11,426 | + 58% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (¥1,444,108) | ¥2,882,200 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (¥235) | ¥170 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,799 | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (¥1,671) | ¥1,555 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (¥1,444) | ¥2,993 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (¥20,423) | ¥6,000 | + 240% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (¥903) | ¥1,706 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (¥1,120) | ¥842 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (¥1,099) | ¥600 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (¥903) | ¥192 | + 371% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (¥847) | ¥203 | + 317% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (¥8,085) | ¥4,236 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (¥15,114) | ¥5,211 | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (¥4,264) | ¥3,676 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (¥8,123) | ¥4,122 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (¥23,406) | ¥8,391 | + 179% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (¥2,769) | ¥961 | + 188% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (¥1,278) | ¥499 | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (¥1,088) | ¥656 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (¥108,308) | ¥51,754 | + 109% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (¥10,990) | ¥8,705 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥564 | - | |
TOTAL | + 125% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 787 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 125% more expensive than in Japan
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