Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Summary of cost of living in Grand Cayman

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CI$6,836
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CI$4,033
  • Grand Cayman is the most expensive city in Latin America (1 out of 30)
  • Grand Cayman is the most expensive city in the World (1 out of 229)
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List of prices in Grand Cayman
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CI$20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CI$11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CI$5.85
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CI$3.27
12 eggs, large CI$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CI$8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CI$5.83
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CI$6
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CI$3.81
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CI$3.09
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CI$27
2 liters of coca-cola CI$4.51
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CI$3.08
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CI$3,452
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CI$2,655
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CI$334
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CI$1,941
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CI$1,343
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CI$178
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CI$93
40” flat screen tv CI$458
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CI$251
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CI$15
Hourly rate for cleaning help CI$14
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CI$59
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CI$50
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CI$136
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CI$117
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CI$23,662
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CI$1.25
Monthly ticket public transport CI$114
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CI$25
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CI$9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CI$19
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CI$121
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CI$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CI$6
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CI$6
4 rolls of toilet paper CI$4.43
Tube of toothpaste CI$4.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CI$30
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CI$70
2 tickets to the movies CI$26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CI$48
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CI$106
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CI$12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CI$5.58
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CI$5.55
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CI$534
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CI$0.33
1 month of gym membership in business district CI$61
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CI$10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 215 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: May 30, 2023

Grand Cayman position in our World Ranking

the world
1st
out of 229
latin america
1st
out of 30

Cheapest and most expensive products in Grand Cayman compared to other cities:

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