Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Brazil
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Food | + 271% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 271% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (R$ 143) | R$ 38 | + 276% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 350% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.47 | + 415% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$6 (R$ 44) | R$ 13 | + 237% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 340% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (R$ 33) | R$ 6 | + 430% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (R$ 190) | R$ 47 | + 302% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 182% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.55 | + 410% | |
Housing | + 529% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 529% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (R$ 27,582) | R$ 3,993 | + 591% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (R$ 20,811) | R$ 2,650 | + 685% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (R$ 3,597) | R$ 769 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (R$ 14,954) | R$ 2,932 | + 410% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (R$ 10,455) | R$ 1,954 | + 435% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (R$ 2,405) | R$ 512 | + 370% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (R$ 1,018) | R$ 92 | + 1007% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (R$ 2,858) | R$ 1,826 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (R$ 1,216) | R$ 634 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (R$ 68) | R$ 31 | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (R$ 84) | R$ 22 | + 289% | |
Clothes | + 131% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (R$ 310) | R$ 276 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (R$ 861) | R$ 278 | + 209% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (R$ 482) | R$ 396 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (R$ 834) | R$ 312 | + 167% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (R$ 241,156) | R$ 117,855 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 107% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (R$ 572) | R$ 241 | + 137% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (R$ 55) | R$ 47 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (R$ 523) | R$ 280 | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (R$ 39) | R$ 14 | + 189% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (R$ 42) | R$ 21 | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (R$ 38) | R$ 7 | + 434% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.68 | + 268% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (R$ 309) | R$ 57 | + 446% | |
Entertainment | + 239% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 239% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cayman Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (R$ 448) | R$ 116 | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (R$ 200) | R$ 60 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (R$ 276) | R$ 222 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (R$ 861) | R$ 241 | + 257% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (R$ 55) | R$ 33 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 175% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 259% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (R$ 6,890) | R$ 3,432 | + 101% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (R$ 1,819) | R$ 139 | + 1206% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (R$ 65) | R$ 12 | + 427% | |
TOTAL | + 259% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 259% more expensive than in Brazil
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