Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Spain
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| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 151% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (€27) | €17 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€14) | €9 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (€7) | €3.82 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (€3.59) | €1.00 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€9) | €2.94 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (€9) | €2.16 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (€7) | €1.91 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (€5.71) | €1.22 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (€4.80) | €1.01 | + 377% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (€33) | €7 | + 406% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (€6) | €2.00 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (€3.74) | €0.97 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 195% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (€3,865) | €1,209 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (€2,787) | €830 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (€427) | €128 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (€2,192) | €782 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (€1,720) | €581 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (€181) | €86 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (€90) | €29 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (€480) | €349 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (€400) | €93 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (€15) | €7 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (€18) | €11 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 91% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€78) | €77 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€78) | €29 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€158) | €84 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€112) | €86 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,956) | €26,622 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (€1.51) | €1.71 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 115% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (€142) | €63 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.60) | €3.94 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €2.47 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €2.98 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.60) | €1.93 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.26) | €1.92 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (€45) | €19 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 97% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (€94) | €32 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (€26) | €16 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€50) | €50 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€145) | €47 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (€17) | €9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €2.63 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.38 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€672) | €468 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (€68) | €49 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€13) | €5.08 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 108% more expensive than in Spain
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