Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 137% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (¥3,623) | ¥1,035 | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (¥1,689) | ¥817 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (¥1,352) | ¥618 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (¥714) | ¥237 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (¥1,105) | ¥335 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (¥765) | ¥439 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (¥1,416) | ¥1,195 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (¥1,120) | ¥822 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (¥777) | ¥509 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (¥844) | ¥312 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (¥4,822) | ¥1,267 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (¥708) | ¥276 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (¥588) | ¥293 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 163% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (¥698,240) | ¥365,082 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (¥526,829) | ¥197,811 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (¥91,054) | ¥19,132 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (¥378,551) | ¥145,654 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (¥264,669) | ¥106,059 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (¥60,882) | ¥8,349 | + 629% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (¥25,780) | ¥4,448 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (¥72,358) | ¥74,559 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (¥30,777) | ¥25,414 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (¥1,724) | ¥1,338 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (¥2,138) | ¥2,815 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 136% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (¥7,849) | ¥9,315 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (¥21,803) | ¥5,103 | + 327% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (¥12,210) | ¥9,892 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (¥21,120) | ¥12,189 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (¥6,104,866) | ¥3,060,780 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (¥317) | ¥169 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (¥14,477) | ¥8,198 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (¥882) | ¥2,133 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (¥1,395) | ¥2,551 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (¥13,233) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (¥872) | ¥1,337 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (¥999) | ¥930 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (¥1,067) | ¥622 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (¥960) | ¥224 | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (¥530) | ¥188 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (¥7,812) | ¥4,604 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 141% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (¥11,338) | ¥4,908 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (¥5,052) | ¥3,881 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (¥6,977) | ¥7,212 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (¥21,803) | ¥8,269 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (¥1,395) | ¥1,244 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (¥1,134) | ¥547 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (¥1,047) | ¥674 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (¥174,425) | ¥51,659 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (¥46,045) | ¥9,530 | + 383% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (¥1,638) | ¥613 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 443 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 122% more expensive than in Japan
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