Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Switzerland
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 11% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (CHF 23) | CHF 29 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 1.74 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 3.70 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 3.79 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 2.60 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (CHF 5.30) | CHF 2.24 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (CHF 30) | CHF 17 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 3.15 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 2.41 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 44% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (CHF 4,384) | CHF 3,378 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (CHF 3,308) | CHF 2,249 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (CHF 572) | CHF 199 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (CHF 2,377) | CHF 2,099 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (CHF 1,662) | CHF 1,567 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (CHF 382) | CHF 133 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (CHF 162) | CHF 49 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (CHF 454) | CHF 349 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (CHF 193) | CHF 115 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (CHF 11) | CHF 22 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 39% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (CHF 49) | CHF 109 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (CHF 137) | CHF 61 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (CHF 77) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (CHF 133) | CHF 135 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 14% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (CHF 38,327) | CHF 31,584 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 1.87 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (CHF 91) | CHF 79 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (CHF 83) | CHF 142 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 5.72 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.81 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 5.03 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (CHF 49) | CHF 53 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 14% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (CHF 71) | CHF 83 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (CHF 32) | CHF 41 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (CHF 44) | CHF 169 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (CHF 137) | CHF 157 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (CHF 1,095) | CHF 581 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (CHF 289) | CHF 116 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 22% more expensive than in Switzerland
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