Cost of living in United States compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 45% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (CI$16) | CI$25 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.80 (CI$4.88) | CI$5.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (CI$0.91) | CI$3.49 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.49 (CI$3.77) | CI$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (CI$3.88) | CI$9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CI$5.94) | CI$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (CI$3.57) | CI$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (CI$1.83) | CI$5.78 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (CI$2.78) | CI$4.84 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CI$14) | CI$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.53 (CI$2.13) | CI$5.24 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (CI$2.39) | CI$4.03 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in United States is 24% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,840 (CI$2,389) | CI$3,447 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,110 (CI$1,775) | CI$2,161 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (CI$180) | CI$376 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,987 (CI$1,672) | CI$1,831 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,470 (CI$1,236) | CI$1,539 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (CI$126) | CI$151 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (CI$50) | CI$82 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (CI$244) | CI$396 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (CI$104) | CI$317 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CI$11) | CI$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (CI$27) | CI$12 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (CI$45) | CI$70 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (CI$40) | CI$70 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (CI$79) | CI$141 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (CI$102) | CI$100 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 20% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,040 (CI$22,750) | CI$8,000 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (CI$0.96) | CI$1.40 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (CI$66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 14% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (CI$19) | CI$8 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (CI$115) | CI$127 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CI$7) | CI$5.00 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (CI$3.87) | CI$6 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (CI$4.89) | CI$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.49 (CI$3.78) | CI$5.00 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (CI$1.80) | CI$4.69 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (CI$23) | CI$40 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| United States | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (CI$44) | CI$74 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (CI$24) | CI$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (CI$166) | CI$45 | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (CI$77) | CI$130 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (CI$11) | CI$14 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.53 (CI$4.65) | CI$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CI$5.48) | CI$5.66 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $522 (CI$439) | CI$600 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (CI$0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (CI$48) | CI$40 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (CI$8) | CI$11 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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