Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (CI$11) | CI$24 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CI$4.28) | CI$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (CI$1.30) | CI$3.21 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (CI$4.92) | CI$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (CI$4.46) | CI$8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (CI$4.66) | CI$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (CI$2.53) | CI$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (CI$1.86) | CI$5.10 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (CI$2.55) | CI$4.29 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (CI$10) | CI$30 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (CI$2.01) | CI$5.43 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (CI$1.29) | CI$3.34 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (CI$1,892) | CI$3,452 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (CI$1,511) | CI$2,489 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (CI$116) | CI$382 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (CI$1,289) | CI$1,958 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (CI$1,025) | CI$1,536 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (CI$72) | CI$162 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (CI$41) | CI$80 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (CI$374) | CI$429 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (CI$138) | CI$358 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (CI$7) | CI$14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (CI$15) | CI$16 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (CI$60) | CI$70 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (CI$43) | CI$70 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (CI$87) | CI$141 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (CI$108) | CI$100 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (CI$18,797) | CI$8,000 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (CI$1.39) | CI$1.35 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (CI$61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (CI$8) | CI$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (CI$2.98) | CI$8 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (CI$34) | CI$127 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (CI$4.14) | CI$5.00 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CI$3.27) | CI$6 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (CI$3.92) | CI$6 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (CI$1.73) | CI$5.00 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (CI$2.26) | CI$4.69 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (CI$20) | CI$40 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| New Zealand | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (CI$35) | CI$84 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (CI$19) | CI$24 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (CI$76) | CI$45 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (CI$64) | CI$130 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (CI$10) | CI$15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (CI$2.91) | CI$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (CI$5.39) | CI$6 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (CI$596) | CI$600 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (CI$0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (CI$35) | CI$58 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (CI$19) | CI$11 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,143 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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