- Cost of Living
- Cayman Islands
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Grand Cayman
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 ($24) | $30 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.82 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.07 ($3.69) | $3.13 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 ($8) | $5.82 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 ($9) | $7 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.83 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 ($7) | $4.63 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.81 ($4.58) | $2.88 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.09 ($3.71) | $5.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$25 ($30) | $23 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.16 ($5.00) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.08 ($3.71) | $3.84 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 ($4,150) | $2,946 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,655 ($3,191) | $1,482 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$392 ($471) | $548 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,878 ($2,258) | $1,663 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,377 ($1,655) | $800 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$178 ($214) | $162 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$93 ($112) | $98 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$458 ($550) | $674 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$251 ($302) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 ($18) | $12 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 ($15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$59 ($71) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$50 ($60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$136 ($164) | $177 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$117 ($140) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$23,662 ($28,446) | $14,541 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.27 ($1.53) | $2.63 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$114 ($137) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$23 ($28) | $27 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 ($11) | $7 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$19 ($23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$115 ($138) | $133 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 ($8) | $13 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 ($8) | $9 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.43 ($5.33) | $3.98 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.12 ($4.95) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 ($39) | $15 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$70 ($85) | $58 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 ($31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$48 ($57) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$106 ($127) | $145 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$12 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.58 ($7) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.55 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$534 ($642) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 ($0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$57 ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 ($12) | $7 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 163 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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