Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to South Korea
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 90% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (₩30,425) | ₩12,081 | + 152% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (₩18,439) | ₩7,849 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (₩10,134) | ₩5,923 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (₩4,368) | ₩2,942 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (₩12,107) | ₩5,102 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (₩11,849) | ₩7,780 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₩12,093) | ₩8,958 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (₩14,692) | ₩6,825 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (₩9,434) | ₩4,178 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (₩8,346) | ₩3,056 | + 173% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (₩46,780) | ₩21,973 | + 113% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (₩6,627) | ₩3,494 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (₩4,895) | ₩4,603 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 224% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 224% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (₩5,682,707) | ₩1,500,120 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (₩4,680,493) | ₩1,934,250 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (₩736,848) | ₩240,148 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (₩3,192,729) | ₩1,264,360 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (₩2,394,547) | ₩725,161 | + 230% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (₩547,591) | ₩80,000 | + 584% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (₩152,373) | ₩28,380 | + 437% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (₩848,318) | ₩433,362 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (₩570,787) | ₩100,000 | + 471% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (₩21,755) | ₩16,029 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (₩28,338) | ₩14,433 | + 96% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 59% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (₩111,746) | ₩85,819 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (₩111,746) | ₩66,260 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (₩224,730) | ₩96,399 | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (₩159,636) | ₩148,450 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (₩12,770,917) | ₩39,273,000 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (₩2,080) | ₩1,635 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₩58,441 | - | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 45% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₩14,779) | ₩7,985 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₩12,771) | ₩12,000 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (₩180,608) | ₩39,691 | + 355% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₩7,982) | ₩20,000 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (₩9,904) | ₩15,000 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₩9,718) | ₩9,644 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (₩7,982) | ₩3,593 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (₩7,494) | ₩6,320 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (₩71,499) | ₩14,338 | + 399% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 48% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (₩133,656) | ₩37,219 | + 259% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (₩37,711) | ₩27,364 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₩71,836) | ₩249,761 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (₩206,991) | ₩127,461 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (₩24,487) | ₩15,654 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₩11,306) | ₩5,510 | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (₩9,625) | ₩6,631 | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (₩957,819) | ₩924,016 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩206 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (₩97,192) | ₩98,667 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₩4,699 | - | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 90% more expensive than in South Korea
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