Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Canada
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (C$35) | C$25 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (C$7) | C$3.07 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (C$11) | C$5.75 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (C$7) | C$5.95 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (C$14) | C$13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (C$11) | C$5.52 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (C$7) | C$4.06 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (C$8) | C$3.98 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (C$46) | C$23 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (C$7) | C$3.46 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (C$5.64) | C$3.09 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 106% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (C$6,706) | C$3,202 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (C$5,060) | C$2,688 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (C$875) | C$268 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (C$3,636) | C$2,213 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (C$2,542) | C$1,808 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (C$585) | C$137 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (C$248) | C$72 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (C$695) | C$360 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (C$296) | C$212 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (C$21) | C$33 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 95% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (C$75) | C$86 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (C$209) | C$64 | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (C$117) | C$135 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (C$203) | C$171 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (C$58,636) | C$32,972 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (C$3.05) | C$1.64 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (C$139) | C$112 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (C$8) | C$12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (C$13) | C$24 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (C$127) | C$173 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (C$9) | C$4.01 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (C$5.09) | C$3.14 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (C$75) | C$34 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 78% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (C$109) | C$73 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (C$49) | C$35 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (C$67) | C$219 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (C$209) | C$134 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (C$13) | C$17 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (C$1,675) | C$694 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (C$442) | C$64 | + 587% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (C$16) | C$21 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 71% more expensive than in Canada
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