Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (6,451 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (3,744 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.79 (2,523 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (1,038 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (1,933 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.18 (2,259 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (3,443 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$3.87 (1,688 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.11 (1,357 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.41 (1,485 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (8,714 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.12 (1,359 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.23 (972 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 216% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,770 (1,207,675 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,865 (813,030 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$363 (158,415 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 655% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,211 (964,212 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,212 (528,225 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$222 (96,818 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 693% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$85 (37,008 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$439 (191,259 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (87,927 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (6,345 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 466% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$11 (4,715 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$64 (27,973 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$58 (25,221 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$135 (59,063 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$108 (47,082 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$24,459 (10,664,469 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 495% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (448 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$125 (54,587 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 267% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (3,826 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (10,825 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$73 (31,700 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (3,374 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (2,892 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (3,087 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.45 (1,940 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 482% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.97 (1,729 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (13,093 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 310% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 310% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$61 (26,470 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (10,880 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (19,439 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$109 (47,607 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (5,013 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.32 (2,319 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (2,712 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$538 (234,430 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.00 (436 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 1179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$68 (29,449 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (4,481 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 868% | |
| TOTAL | + 217% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,825 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 217% more expensive than in Nigeria
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