Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 97% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$19 (£18) | £13 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (£11) | £8 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (£5.98) | £4.26 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.74 (£2.58) | £1.20 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (£7) | £3.63 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (£7) | £2.28 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (£7) | £5.34 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$9 (£9) | £2.13 | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.91 (£5.57) | £0.89 | + 524% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$5.23 (£4.93) | £1.97 | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$29 (£28) | £10 | + 174% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.15 (£3.91) | £2.36 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.07 (£2.89) | £1.04 | + 177% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 59% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,560 (£3,355) | £1,997 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,932 (£2,764) | £1,637 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$462 (£435) | £229 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,000 (£1,885) | £1,818 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,500 (£1,414) | £1,060 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$343 (£323) | £190 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (£90) | £26 | + 248% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$531 (£501) | £324 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (£337) | £83 | + 306% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (£13) | £7 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$18 (£17) | £16 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 52% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (£66) | £73 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (£66) | £32 | + 103% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (£133) | £81 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (£94) | £83 | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (£7,540) | £25,126 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (£1.23) | £1.44 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £85 | - | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 81% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (£9) | £5.04 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$113 (£107) | £74 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (£4.71) | £4.77 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (£5.85) | £1.97 | + 196% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (£5.74) | £3.78 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (£4.71) | £2.39 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (£4.42) | £1.77 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (£42) | £14 | + 199% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 41% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (£79) | £40 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (£22) | £19 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (£42) | £124 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (£122) | £69 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (£14) | £11 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (£7) | £3.71 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (£5.68) | £5.75 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (£566) | £537 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (£57) | £35 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £14 | - | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 51% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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