Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 302% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 302% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (R$ 150) | R$ 34 | + 338% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (R$ 79) | R$ 34 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.74 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (R$ 52) | R$ 8 | + 558% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (R$ 42) | R$ 9 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.96 | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.98 | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (R$ 188) | R$ 44 | + 324% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (R$ 34) | R$ 9 | + 293% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.98 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 425% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 425% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (R$ 25,443) | R$ 3,561 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (R$ 15,661) | R$ 2,536 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (R$ 2,402) | R$ 642 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (R$ 12,316) | R$ 2,623 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (R$ 9,666) | R$ 1,663 | + 481% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (R$ 1,019) | R$ 576 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (R$ 506) | R$ 92 | + 452% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (R$ 2,696) | R$ 2,006 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (R$ 2,249) | R$ 610 | + 269% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (R$ 86) | R$ 28 | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (R$ 100) | R$ 20 | + 398% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (R$ 440) | R$ 246 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (R$ 440) | R$ 238 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (R$ 886) | R$ 393 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (R$ 629) | R$ 292 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (R$ 50,328) | R$ 116,204 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (R$ 58) | R$ 22 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (R$ 50) | R$ 47 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (R$ 797) | R$ 264 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 335% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.10 | + 479% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (R$ 253) | R$ 52 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (R$ 527) | R$ 110 | + 380% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (R$ 149) | R$ 64 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (R$ 283) | R$ 203 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (R$ 816) | R$ 193 | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (R$ 96) | R$ 29 | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (R$ 3,775) | R$ 4,603 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (R$ 368) | R$ 125 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (R$ 72) | R$ 11 | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 195% more expensive than in Brazil
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