Cost of living in Portugal compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (CI$3.01) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (CI$0.81) | CI$3.21 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (CI$2.62) | CI$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (CI$1.83) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (CI$4.72) | CI$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (CI$1.70) | CI$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (CI$1.40) | CI$5.10 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (CI$0.94) | CI$4.29 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (CI$4.71) | CI$30 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (CI$1.93) | CI$5.43 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (CI$0.72) | CI$3.34 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (CI$1,087) | CI$3,452 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (CI$743) | CI$2,489 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (CI$116) | CI$382 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (CI$815) | CI$1,958 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (CI$537) | CI$1,536 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (CI$96) | CI$162 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CI$25) | CI$80 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (CI$293) | CI$429 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (CI$102) | CI$358 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CI$8) | CI$16 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 45% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CI$77) | CI$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CI$28) | CI$70 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CI$67) | CI$141 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (CI$78) | CI$100 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (CI$25,666) | CI$8,000 | + 221% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (CI$1.60) | CI$1.35 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (CI$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (CI$4.48) | CI$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (CI$57) | CI$127 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (CI$3.42) | CI$5.00 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (CI$3.48) | CI$6 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (CI$4.40) | CI$6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (CI$2.08) | CI$5.00 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (CI$2.03) | CI$4.69 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CI$14) | CI$40 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Portugal | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CI$27) | CI$84 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CI$13) | CI$24 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (CI$46) | CI$45 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (CI$40) | CI$130 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (CI$3.14) | CI$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (CI$1.71) | CI$6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (CI$504) | CI$600 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (CI$0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CI$32) | CI$61 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (CI$4.60) | CI$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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