Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 639% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 639% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (₨7,515) | ₨721 | + 942% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (₨3,540) | ₨813 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (₨1,739) | ₨266 | + 555% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (₨1,050) | ₨147 | + 612% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (₨2,527) | ₨248 | + 920% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (₨2,574) | ₨133 | + 1829% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₨2,417) | ₨831 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (₨1,965) | ₨239 | + 721% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (₨1,738) | ₨98 | + 1671% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (₨1,455) | ₨544 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (₨8,163) | ₨1,859 | + 339% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (₨1,576) | ₨194 | + 714% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (₨1,211) | ₨93 | + 1204% | |
| Housing | + 619% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 619% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (₨1,036,236) | ₨98,149 | + 956% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (₨649,476) | ₨58,893 | + 1003% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (₨113,087) | ₨30,172 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (₨550,377) | ₨74,488 | + 639% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (₨462,596) | ₨48,782 | + 848% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (₨45,535) | ₨19,036 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (₨24,780) | ₨2,291 | + 981% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (₨119,121) | ₨56,283 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (₨95,430) | ₨26,949 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (₨3,126) | ₨1,473 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (₨3,738) | ₨1,773 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 320% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 320% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (₨21,041) | ₨3,256 | + 546% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (₨21,041) | ₨5,179 | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (₨42,316) | ₨10,406 | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (₨30,059) | ₨9,728 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (₨2,404,721) | ₨3,252,750 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (₨419) | ₨232 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,926 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 375% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 375% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₨2,783) | ₨554 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₨2,405) | ₨1,170 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (₨38,082) | ₨2,073 | + 1737% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₨1,503) | ₨667 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (₨1,865) | ₨651 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₨1,830) | ₨598 | + 206% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (₨1,503) | ₨350 | + 329% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (₨1,411) | ₨246 | + 474% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (₨12,108) | ₨752 | + 1510% | |
| Entertainment | + 236% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (₨22,104) | ₨2,998 | + 637% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (₨7,823) | ₨1,694 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₨13,527) | ₨2,680 | + 405% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (₨38,976) | ₨5,384 | + 624% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (₨4,077) | ₨2,014 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₨2,205) | ₨631 | + 250% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (₨1,702) | ₨489 | + 248% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (₨180,354) | ₨83,880 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (₨12,024) | ₨4,656 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (₨3,440) | ₨312 | + 1002% | |
| TOTAL | + 330% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,575 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 330% more expensive than in Pakistan
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