Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 49% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 197% | |||
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| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 197% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 (Q187) | Q40 | + 366% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 (Q103) | Q35 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.82 (Q54) | Q22 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.38 (Q31) | Q13 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 (Q64) | Q14 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (Q67) | Q8 | + 771% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.61 (Q52) | Q22 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (Q60) | Q20 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.42 (Q32) | Q11 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.23 (Q30) | Q17 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 (Q224) | Q100 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.99 (Q37) | Q15 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.44 (Q32) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 23% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,289 (Q30,515) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,552 (Q23,677) | Q2,700 | + 777% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$421 (Q3,902) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,928 (Q17,890) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,364 (Q12,650) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$195 (Q1,805) | Q1,500 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$100 (Q927) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$480 (Q4,455) | Q2,342 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$193 (Q1,787) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (Q122) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (Q115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 8% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (Q511) | Q500 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$59 (Q543) | Q499 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$120 (Q1,111) | Q895 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$118 (Q1,096) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$25,268 (Q234,405) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.25 (Q12) | Q10 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$107 (Q992) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$29 (Q266) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (Q72) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$20 (Q182) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$103 (Q953) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 (Q65) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.91 (Q55) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$5.49 (Q51) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.47 (Q41) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.70 (Q34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 (Q302) | Q60 | + 404% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 46% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Grand Cayman | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$64 (Q593) | Q150 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$27 (Q252) | Q85 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$47 (Q432) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$103 (Q957) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (Q97) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.58 (Q52) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.50 (Q51) | Q10 | + 410% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$633 (Q5,868) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (Q3.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$59 (Q550) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (Q98) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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