Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Kuwait
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Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 133% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.024 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (Dinar 4.262) | Dinar 1.980 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (Dinar 2.343) | Dinar 1.562 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (Dinar 1.010) | Dinar 0.511 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (Dinar 2.799) | Dinar 0.718 | + 290% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 0.592 | + 362% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (Dinar 2.795) | Dinar 2.236 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (Dinar 3.396) | Dinar 0.871 | + 290% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (Dinar 2.181) | Dinar 0.453 | + 382% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (Dinar 1.929) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (Dinar 1.532) | Dinar 0.362 | + 324% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (Dinar 1.132) | Dinar 0.172 | + 557% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 70% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (Dinar 1,314) | Dinar 369 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (Dinar 1,082) | Dinar 422 | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (Dinar 170) | Dinar 306 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (Dinar 738) | Dinar 399 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (Dinar 554) | Dinar 344 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (Dinar 127) | Dinar 284 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 10 | + 267% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (Dinar 196) | Dinar 82 | + 140% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (Dinar 132) | Dinar 24 | + 446% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (Dinar 5.029) | Dinar 3.128 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.897 | + 126% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 26% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 23 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 29 | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 28 | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (Dinar 2,952) | Dinar 12,421 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (Dinar 0.481) | Dinar 0.097 | + 397% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 34% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (Dinar 3.416) | Dinar 1.873 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (Dinar 2.952) | Dinar 4.032 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 29 | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (Dinar 1.845) | Dinar 2.011 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (Dinar 2.289) | Dinar 2.742 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (Dinar 2.246) | Dinar 2.532 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (Dinar 1.845) | Dinar 0.607 | + 204% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 0.520 | + 233% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 4.846 | + 241% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 40% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Cayman Islands | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 18 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 31 | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (Dinar 5.660) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (Dinar 2.613) | Dinar 1.886 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (Dinar 2.225) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (Dinar 221) | Dinar 135 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.041 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dinar 2.318 | - | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 58% more expensive than in Kuwait
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