Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 417% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 417% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (37,300 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 725% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (17,385 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 314% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (13,922 ₦) | 3,086 ₦ | + 351% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (7,348 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 299% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$6 (11,378 ₦) | 2,415 ₦ | + 371% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (7,877 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 372% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (14,573 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (11,524 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (8,001 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 300% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (8,684 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 879% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (49,638 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 386% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (7,286 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 614% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (6,050 ₦) | 1,329 ₦ | + 355% | |
Housing | + 815% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 815% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (7,187,798 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 1130% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (5,423,267 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 1205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (937,323 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 837% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (3,896,864 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 805% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (2,724,544 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 1083% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (626,725 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 795% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (265,383 ₦) | 38,013 ₦ | + 598% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (744,862 ₦) | 443,952 ₦ | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (316,824 ₦) | 145,759 ₦ | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (17,747 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 258% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (22,011 ₦) | 2,709 ₦ | + 713% | |
Clothes | + 610% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 610% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (80,800 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 517% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (224,445 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 848% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (125,689 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 218% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (217,410 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 237% | |
Transportation | + 392% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 392% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (62,844,530 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1327% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (3,266 ₦) | 1,095 ₦ | + 198% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (149,031 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 478% | |
Personal Care | + 428% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 428% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (9,082 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (14,364 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 713% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (136,228 ₦) | 18,300 ₦ | + 644% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (8,978 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 101% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (10,281 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 409% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (10,981 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 323% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (9,879 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (5,457 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 409% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (80,421 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 3262% | |
Entertainment | + 396% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 396% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (116,711 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (52,003 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 552% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (71,822 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 530% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (224,445 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 484% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (14,364 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (11,671 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 250% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (10,773 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 663% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (1,795,558 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 502% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (473,993 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 3465% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (16,860 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 574% | |
TOTAL | + 519% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 519% more expensive than in Nigeria
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