Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CI$18) | CI$21 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CI$11) | CI$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (CI$5.54) | CI$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (CI$1.22) | CI$3.20 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (CI$4.03) | CI$5.98 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (CI$2.61) | CI$7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CI$7) | CI$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (CI$2.37) | CI$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (CI$1.69) | CI$3.63 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (CI$1.38) | CI$4.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CI$7) | CI$22 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (CI$2.77) | CI$3.15 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (CI$1.33) | CI$3.40 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,615 (CI$2,416) | CI$3,249 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,203 (CI$2,036) | CI$2,749 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (CI$203) | CI$460 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,730 (CI$1,599) | CI$1,927 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (CI$1,327) | CI$1,484 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (CI$147) | CI$329 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (CI$40) | CI$95 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (CI$259) | CI$479 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (CI$103) | CI$150 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (CI$16) | CI$14 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CI$83) | CI$45 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CI$32) | CI$125 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CI$93) | CI$70 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CI$101) | CI$121 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is about the same as in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,697 (CI$32,983) | CI$35,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (CI$1.87) | CI$1.22 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (CI$78) | CI$83 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 20% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (CI$3.99) | CI$4.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CI$12) | CI$8 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CI$66) | CI$84 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$5.00 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.92 (CI$4.55) | CI$5.73 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.82 (CI$5.38) | CI$4.00 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (CI$2.18) | CI$5.68 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (CI$2.15) | CI$1.77 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CI$24) | CI$45 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (CI$53) | CI$65 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (CI$27) | CI$30 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (CI$99) | CI$40 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (CI$78) | CI$125 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (CI$14) | CI$8 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (CI$3.63) | CI$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CI$6) | CI$6.00 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (CI$619) | CI$1,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CI$0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (CI$47) | CI$250 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CI$9) | CI$9 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 27% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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