Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (8,919 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (4,507 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (2,760 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.87 (1,434 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (3,044 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (3,751 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (2,846 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (2,937 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (1,701 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (1,357 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (11,694 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (1,820 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (1,774 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (1,841,450 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (1,134,170 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (121,252 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (953,057 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (677,248 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (89,077 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 1065% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (49,568 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (228,710 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (74,772 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (6,714 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (4,853 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (27,510 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (22,956 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (65,313 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (72,216 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 217% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.33 (665 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 264% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (50,376 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 505% | |
| Personal Care | + 285% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 285% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (3,974 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 656% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (14,416 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 707% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (52,145 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (4,000 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (2,959 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (3,185 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (1,957 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (2,110 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (12,570 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 671% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 197% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (20,758 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$23 (11,472 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (24,549 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$120 (59,852 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 507% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (4,821 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (2,840 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (2,311 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (241,748 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (150 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (30,031 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (5,708 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 1040% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 284 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria
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