Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Chile
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 171% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (CH$23,110) | CH$13,282 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (CH$12,077) | CH$6,736 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (CH$6,147) | CH$2,851 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (CH$3,103) | CH$1,028 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (CH$8,032) | CH$2,643 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (CH$8,022) | CH$1,429 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (CH$8,059) | CH$5,294 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (CH$6,413) | CH$1,487 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (CH$4,940) | CH$1,024 | + 382% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (CH$4,152) | CH$1,158 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (CH$28,868) | CH$7,110 | + 306% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (CH$5,254) | CH$1,969 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (CH$3,235) | CH$649 | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 294% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (CH$3,914,091) | CH$871,033 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (CH$2,409,277) | CH$535,978 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (CH$369,452) | CH$68,046 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (CH$1,894,675) | CH$550,905 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (CH$1,486,977) | CH$383,463 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (CH$156,800) | CH$51,365 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (CH$77,792) | CH$16,334 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (CH$414,753) | CH$262,365 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (CH$346,043) | CH$74,504 | + 364% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (CH$13,189) | CH$8,992 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (CH$15,422) | CH$8,038 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 124% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (CH$67,746) | CH$42,151 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (CH$67,746) | CH$24,768 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (CH$136,244) | CH$62,057 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (CH$96,781) | CH$68,762 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 11% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (CH$7,742,453) | CH$14,436,400 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (CH$1,304) | CH$1,232 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CH$41,279 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 101% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (CH$8,960) | CH$3,431 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (CH$7,742) | CH$7,591 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (CH$122,613) | CH$44,250 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (CH$4,839) | CH$4,425 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (CH$6,005) | CH$3,681 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (CH$5,891) | CH$4,047 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (CH$4,839) | CH$1,956 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (CH$4,543) | CH$1,946 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (CH$38,983) | CH$14,399 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 84% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (CH$81,030) | CH$27,922 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (CH$22,862) | CH$9,864 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (CH$43,551) | CH$22,869 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (CH$125,490) | CH$43,544 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (CH$14,845) | CH$7,418 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (CH$6,854) | CH$3,532 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (CH$5,835) | CH$3,018 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (CH$580,684) | CH$566,808 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$169 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (CH$56,584) | CH$47,168 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (CH$11,075) | CH$4,477 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 141% more expensive than in Chile
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