Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 193% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 193% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$17 (7,887 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 280% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (3,870 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$3.99 (1,814 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (1,082 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$5.86 (2,664 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 276% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (3,382 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 534% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$10 (4,341 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.44 (2,016 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.07 (1,851 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.66 (1,208 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 174% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 (10,722 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 279% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (1,659 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 443% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.76 (1,253 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 247% | |
Housing | + 316% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 316% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,318 (1,508,009 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,763 (801,135 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (110,481 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,071 (940,974 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 651% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,444 (656,056 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 467% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (81,164 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 283% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$72 (32,516 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 226% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (208,395 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 177% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (68,130 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (6,117 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 378% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (4,422 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 342% | |
Clothes | + 142% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$58 (26,439 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 298% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$47 (21,177 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$148 (67,315 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 298% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$136 (61,974 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 200% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$18,177 (8,260,941 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.01 (459 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 218% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$100 (45,271 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 261% | |
Personal Care | + 232% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 232% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (3,621 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 117% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (13,135 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 461% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (47,513 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 213% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (3,645 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 176% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (2,697 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 199% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (2,902 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (1,783 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 404% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (1,923 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (11,453 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 390% | |
Entertainment | + 267% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (18,914 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (11,931 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 210% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (22,368 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$90 (40,681 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (4,393 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.82 (2,644 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.27 (2,394 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 368% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (220,274 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (715 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 2062% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$64 (29,226 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (4,902 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 806% | |
TOTAL | + 230% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 230% more expensive than in Nigeria
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