Cost of living in United States compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CI$13) | CI$18 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (CI$3.56) | CI$5.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (CI$0.73) | CI$3.60 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.89 (CI$2.40) | CI$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (CI$3.48) | CI$8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (CI$5.15) | CI$5.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (CI$2.87) | CI$5.89 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (CI$1.47) | CI$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (CI$2.60) | CI$2.72 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CI$12) | CI$23 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (CI$1.66) | CI$3.65 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (CI$1.82) | CI$3.56 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in United States is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (CI$1,831) | CI$3,692 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,575 (CI$1,312) | CI$2,274 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (CI$149) | CI$243 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,541 (CI$1,283) | CI$1,911 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,144 (CI$953) | CI$1,358 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (CI$96) | CI$179 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (CI$43) | CI$99 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (CI$226) | CI$459 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (CI$105) | CI$150 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CI$9) | CI$13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (CI$18) | CI$10 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (CI$39) | CI$55 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (CI$35) | CI$46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (CI$72) | CI$131 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (CI$90) | CI$145 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 35% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,579 (CI$19,640) | CI$23,997 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (CI$0.55) | CI$1.04 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (CI$61) | CI$101 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 34% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CI$5.84) | CI$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (CI$14) | CI$29 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (CI$93) | CI$105 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CI$5.46) | CI$8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (CI$2.88) | CI$5.93 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (CI$4.04) | CI$6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (CI$3.05) | CI$3.92 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (CI$1.51) | CI$4.23 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (CI$18) | CI$25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (CI$39) | CI$42 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CI$21) | CI$29 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (CI$166) | CI$49 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (CI$65) | CI$93 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (CI$10) | CI$10 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (CI$4.12) | CI$5.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.65 (CI$4.70) | CI$4.63 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (CI$354) | CI$485 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (CI$0.21) | CI$0.30 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (CI$41) | CI$60 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CI$7) | CI$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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