Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 232% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (13,226 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (6,912 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (3,518 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (1,776 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (4,596 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (4,591 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (4,612 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (3,670 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (2,827 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (2,376 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 365% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (16,521 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 391% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (3,007 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 462% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (1,851 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (1,912,046 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (1,378,825 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (211,437 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (1,084,319 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (850,994 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (89,736 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (44,520 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (237,362 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (198,040 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (7,548 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (8,826 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Clothes | + 208% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 208% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (38,771 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (38,771 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (77,972 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (55,387 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (4,430,993 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (746 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 289% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 289% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (5,128 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (4,431 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (70,171 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (2,769 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (3,436 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (3,372 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (2,769 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (2,600 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (22,310 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 1219% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 184% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (46,373 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (13,084 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (24,924 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (71,818 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (8,496 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (3,923 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (3,340 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 568% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (332,324 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (32,383 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (6,338 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 1122% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 533 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria
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