Cost of living in Portugal compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (CI$8) | CI$18 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (CI$2.81) | CI$5.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (CI$0.70) | CI$3.60 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (CI$2.17) | CI$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (CI$1.45) | CI$8 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.71 (CI$3.73) | CI$5.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (CI$1.47) | CI$5.89 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (CI$1.04) | CI$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (CI$1.06) | CI$2.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.44 (CI$4.46) | CI$23 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (CI$1.98) | CI$3.65 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CI$0.87) | CI$3.56 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (CI$1,079) | CI$3,692 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €705 (CI$709) | CI$2,274 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CI$122) | CI$243 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €704 (CI$708) | CI$1,911 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €506 (CI$509) | CI$1,358 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (CI$91) | CI$179 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (CI$31) | CI$99 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (CI$372) | CI$459 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (CI$123) | CI$150 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CI$10) | CI$13 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (CI$72) | CI$55 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (CI$30) | CI$46 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CI$80) | CI$131 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (CI$84) | CI$145 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,375 (CI$26,527) | CI$23,997 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (CI$1.48) | CI$1.04 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CI$36) | CI$101 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (CI$4.67) | CI$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CI$7) | CI$29 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (CI$51) | CI$105 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.32 (CI$3.34) | CI$8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (CI$3.61) | CI$5.93 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (CI$3.35) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (CI$1.30) | CI$3.92 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (CI$1.96) | CI$4.23 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CI$13) | CI$25 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (CI$27) | CI$42 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CI$13) | CI$29 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (CI$46) | CI$49 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CI$39) | CI$93 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CI$9) | CI$10 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (CI$3.19) | CI$5.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.73 (CI$1.74) | CI$4.63 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 (CI$494) | CI$485 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CI$0.19) | CI$0.30 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CI$38) | CI$60 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (CI$4.85) | CI$11 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.006
KYD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,936 prices entered by 257 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Andorra is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 34% cheaper than in Cayman Islands