Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Kenya
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Food | + 279% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 279% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (Shilling3,076) | Shilling623 | + 394% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (Shilling1,864) | Shilling1,097 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (Shilling1,025) | Shilling512 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (Shilling442) | Shilling125 | + 255% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (Shilling1,224) | Shilling300 | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (Shilling1,198) | Shilling81 | + 1379% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (Shilling1,223) | Shilling691 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (Shilling1,485) | Shilling224 | + 564% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (Shilling954) | Shilling106 | + 803% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (Shilling844) | Shilling236 | + 258% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (Shilling4,730) | Shilling1,531 | + 209% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (Shilling670) | Shilling180 | + 272% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (Shilling495) | Shilling69 | + 622% | |
Housing | + 362% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 362% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (Shilling574,550) | Shilling136,525 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (Shilling473,221) | Shilling60,816 | + 678% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (Shilling74,499) | Shilling7,965 | + 835% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (Shilling322,801) | Shilling52,746 | + 512% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (Shilling242,101) | Shilling25,285 | + 857% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (Shilling55,364) | Shilling2,500 | + 2115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (Shilling15,406) | Shilling5,475 | + 181% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (Shilling85,769) | Shilling20,000 | + 329% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (Shilling57,709) | Shilling15,000 | + 285% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (Shilling2,200) | Shilling1,000 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (Shilling2,865) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 276% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 276% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (Shilling11,298) | Shilling2,224 | + 408% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (Shilling11,298) | Shilling3,063 | + 269% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (Shilling22,721) | Shilling6,171 | + 268% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (Shilling16,140) | Shilling6,290 | + 157% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 8% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (Shilling1,291,203) | Shilling2,367,810 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (Shilling210) | Shilling200 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,328 | - | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (Shilling1,494) | Shilling1,000 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (Shilling1,291) | Shilling1,800 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (Shilling18,260) | Shilling2,960 | + 517% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (Shilling807) | Shilling200 | + 304% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (Shilling1,001) | Shilling313 | + 220% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (Shilling983) | Shilling1,100 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (Shilling807) | Shilling237 | + 240% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (Shilling758) | Shilling150 | + 405% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (Shilling7,229) | Shilling1,247 | + 480% | |
Entertainment | + 141% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 141% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (Shilling13,513) | Shilling2,138 | + 532% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (Shilling3,813) | Shilling1,561 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (Shilling7,263) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (Shilling20,928) | Shilling4,289 | + 388% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (Shilling2,476) | Shilling795 | + 212% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (Shilling1,143) | Shilling305 | + 275% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (Shilling973) | Shilling262 | + 271% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (Shilling96,840) | Shilling80,000 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling3.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (Shilling9,827) | Shilling5,916 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Shilling337 | - | |
TOTAL | + 196% |
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
161.400
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 196% more expensive than in Kenya
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