Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (CI$3.26) | CI$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CI$1.43) | CI$3.21 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CI$3.18) | CI$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (CI$1.12) | CI$8 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (CI$4.19) | CI$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CI$1.77) | CI$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (CI$0.84) | CI$5.10 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CI$2.28) | CI$4.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (CI$14) | CI$30 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CI$1.90) | CI$5.43 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (CI$1.01) | CI$3.34 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,595 (CI$2,172) | CI$3,452 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (CI$1,618) | CI$2,489 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (CI$171) | CI$382 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (CI$1,318) | CI$1,958 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (CI$918) | CI$1,536 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (CI$124) | CI$162 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (CI$79) | CI$80 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (CI$251) | CI$429 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (CI$76) | CI$358 | - 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (CI$10) | CI$14 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (CI$8) | CI$16 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (CI$43) | CI$70 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (CI$44) | CI$70 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (CI$75) | CI$141 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (CI$77) | CI$100 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,361 (CI$20,685) | CI$8,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (CI$0.86) | CI$1.35 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (CI$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (CI$5.14) | CI$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (CI$64) | CI$127 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (CI$5.90) | CI$5.00 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (CI$3.66) | CI$6 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CI$4.52) | CI$6 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CI$2.79) | CI$5.00 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (CI$2.12) | CI$4.69 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (CI$9) | CI$40 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (CI$42) | CI$84 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (CI$21) | CI$24 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (CI$75) | CI$45 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (CI$62) | CI$130 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (CI$17) | CI$15 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CI$4.71) | CI$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (CI$9) | CI$6 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (CI$450) | CI$600 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (CI$0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 (CI$60) | CI$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CI$4.56) | CI$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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