- Cost of Living
- Cayman Islands
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 139% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (€17) | €12 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CI$9 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.74 (€5.72) | €3.64 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.02 (€2.02) | €0.89 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.83 (€4.82) | €2.40 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (€7) | €1.79 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$16 (€16) | €5.86 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$4.40 (€4.39) | €1.73 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.55 (€4.54) | €1.13 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.95 (€3.94) | €0.81 | + 383% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (€23) | €7 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CI$3.43 (€3.42) | €1.51 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.00 (€3.99) | €0.91 | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 85% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CI$2,056 (€2,051) | €1,260 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CI$1,402 (€1,398) | €862 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$321 (€320) | €142 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CI$1,416 (€1,413) | €813 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CI$1,100 (€1,098) | €570 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CI$209 (€209) | €116 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (€95) | €31 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CI$393 (€392) | €384 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$190 (€189) | €89 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (€15) | €8 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$9 (€9) | €11 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 111% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CI$100 (€100) | €79 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CI$85 (€85) | €31 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$107 (€106) | €79 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$221 (€221) | €94 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$21,600 (€21,552) | €20,272 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (€1.03) | €1.20 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$84 (€84) | €49 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 127% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.87 (€5.86) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (€29) | €4.94 | + 486% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CI$96 (€96) | €53 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CI$7 (€7) | €4.22 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€6) | €2.68 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$8 (€8) | €2.92 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.31 (€4.30) | €1.26 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.13 (€4.13) | €1.71 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 (€33) | €13 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 80% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$66 (€66) | €31 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$21 (€21) | €16 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$46 (€45) | €70 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$95 (€95) | €50 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$9 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$4.38 (€4.37) | €2.30 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (€6) | €4.66 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CI$523 (€522) | €470 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.28 (€0.28) | €0.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$153 (€153) | €45 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (€10) | €5.08 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,145 prices entered by 1,559 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 86% more expensive than in Spain
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