Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 211% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (197元) | 46元 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (103元) | 41元 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (53元) | 16元 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (27元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (69元) | 20元 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (69元) | 11元 | + 544% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (69元) | 59元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (55元) | 16元 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (42元) | 6元 | + 575% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (35元) | 6元 | + 461% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (247元) | 109元 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (45元) | 10元 | + 354% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (28元) | 17元 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 154% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (33,441元) | 16,520元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (20,584元) | 9,284元 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (3,157元) | 400元 | + 690% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (16,188元) | 7,849元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (12,704元) | 4,073元 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (1,340元) | 259元 | + 418% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (665元) | 118元 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (3,544元) | 1,394元 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (2,957元) | 711元 | + 316% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (113元) | 53元 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (132元) | 56元 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (579元) | 523元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (579元) | 253元 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (1,164元) | 622元 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (827元) | 857元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (66,150元) | 161,881元 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (11元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 212元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (77元) | 34元 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (66元) | 30元 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (1,048元) | 338元 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (41元) | 47元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (51元) | 23元 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (50元) | 37元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (41元) | 15元 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (39元) | 16元 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (333元) | 61元 | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cayman Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (692元) | 267元 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (195元) | 117元 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (372元) | 1,234元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (1,072元) | 333元 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (127元) | 78元 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (59元) | 29元 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (50元) | 14元 | + 269% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (4,961元) | 3,494元 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (483元) | 436元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (95元) | 26元 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 114% more expensive than in China
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