Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 141% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (£23) | £13 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (£12) | £7 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$7 (£7) | £3.43 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.50 (£2.45) | £1.11 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (£8) | £3.52 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (£8) | £1.91 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (£8) | £4.23 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (£7) | £2.00 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (£5.01) | £0.93 | + 437% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (£4.21) | £1.71 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$32 (£31) | £8 | + 278% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.56 (£4.48) | £2.24 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (£3.28) | £1.10 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 80% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (£3,389) | £2,047 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (£2,444) | £1,348 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$430 (£422) | £218 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,145 (£2,106) | £1,150 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,428 (£1,402) | £823 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (£159) | £133 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (£79) | £26 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (£421) | £306 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (£351) | £93 | + 278% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (£13) | £6 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (£12) | £15 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (£69) | £63 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (£69) | £32 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (£138) | £68 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (£98) | £70 | + 40% | |
| 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 (£7,853) | £25,707 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.30 (£1.28) | £1.52 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £91 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 69% 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) | £4.12 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$133 (£131) | £112 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (£4.91) | £3.78 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (£6) | £1.69 | + 261% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (£5.98) | £3.49 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (£4.91) | £2.13 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (£4.61) | £1.81 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (£44) | £14 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 53% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (£82) | £37 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (£23) | £19 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (£44) | £153 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (£127) | £58 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (£15) | £10 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (£7) | £3.28 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (£5.92) | £4.89 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (£589) | £417 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (£60) | £34 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (£11) | £13 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 67% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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