Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Spain
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 104% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (€9) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.26 (€5.75) | €3.44 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.27 (€2.48) | €0.83 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.44 (€4.85) | €2.42 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.71 (€6) | €1.67 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €6 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.13 (€4.51) | €1.66 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.52 (€3.85) | €1.09 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.53 (€3.86) | €0.85 | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (€21) | €7 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.15 (€3.45) | €1.57 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.28 (€2.49) | €0.85 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 151% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,693 (€2,946) | €1,297 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,787 (€1,955) | €826 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$375 (€410) | €113 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,217 (€2,425) | €776 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,251 (€1,369) | €563 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$165 (€181) | €82 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (€87) | €30 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$399 (€436) | €365 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (€221) | €95 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€16) | €7 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (€11) | €11 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 58% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (€60) | €80 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$61 (€67) | €31 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$133 (€146) | €79 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$97 (€106) | €91 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 95% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$23,074 (€25,242) | €22,598 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (€1.12) | €1.32 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$120 (€131) | €45 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 132% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$23 (€26) | €7 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$75 (€82) | €59 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (€8) | €4.01 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (€7) | €2.55 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (€8) | €2.81 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.23 (€4.63) | €1.47 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.31 (€4.71) | €1.74 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (€33) | €14 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 199% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$58 (€63) | €30 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (€27) | €16 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (€51) | €51 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$101 (€110) | €44 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (€13) | €9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.61 (€6) | €2.44 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.91 (€6) | €4.09 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$522 (€571) | €441 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.57 (€1.72) | €0.18 | + 833% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (€65) | €47 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (€11) | €4.98 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 127% more expensive than in Spain
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