Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Switzerland
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 26% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (CHF 26) | CHF 26 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 1.72 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 4.26 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (CHF 7) | CHF 3.76 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 2.39 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 1.87 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (CHF 33) | CHF 15 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 2.50 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 2.68 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 36% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (CHF 4,453) | CHF 3,102 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (CHF 2,741) | CHF 2,354 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (CHF 420) | CHF 189 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (CHF 2,156) | CHF 1,763 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (CHF 1,692) | CHF 1,318 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (CHF 178) | CHF 101 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (CHF 89) | CHF 54 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (CHF 472) | CHF 479 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (CHF 394) | CHF 106 | + 272% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (CHF 15) | CHF 12 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (CHF 18) | CHF 32 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 27% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (CHF 77) | CHF 101 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (CHF 77) | CHF 44 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (CHF 155) | CHF 116 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (CHF 110) | CHF 161 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (CHF 8,809) | CHF 31,963 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.97 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (CHF 139) | CHF 130 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 5.29 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.05 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.98 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 2.82 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 3.07 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (CHF 44) | CHF 49 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 4% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (CHF 92) | CHF 64 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (CHF 26) | CHF 36 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (CHF 50) | CHF 85 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (CHF 143) | CHF 116 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (CHF 17) | CHF 17 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.65 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (CHF 661) | CHF 813 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (CHF 64) | CHF 91 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (CHF 13) | CHF 9 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 16% more expensive than in Switzerland
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