Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 136% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (₡ 16,811) | ₡ 6,983 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (₡ 7,920) | ₡ 5,046 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (₡ 3,890) | ₡ 2,290 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (₡ 2,349) | ₡ 950 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (₡ 5,653) | ₡ 2,505 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (₡ 5,759) | ₡ 1,253 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₡ 5,406) | ₡ 3,625 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (₡ 4,396) | ₡ 2,138 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (₡ 3,888) | ₡ 1,462 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (₡ 3,256) | ₡ 964 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (₡ 18,261) | ₡ 8,480 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (₡ 3,525) | ₡ 1,743 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (₡ 2,709) | ₡ 952 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 242% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (₡ 2,318,172) | ₡ 605,171 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (₡ 1,452,947) | ₡ 321,439 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (₡ 252,988) | ₡ 38,122 | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (₡ 1,231,253) | ₡ 426,773 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (₡ 1,034,877) | ₡ 227,481 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (₡ 101,868) | ₡ 35,538 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (₡ 55,436) | ₡ 18,732 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (₡ 266,485) | ₡ 294,698 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (₡ 213,486) | ₡ 73,990 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (₡ 6,992) | ₡ 5,379 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (₡ 8,362) | ₡ 2,728 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 73% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (₡ 47,072) | ₡ 38,077 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (₡ 47,072) | ₡ 24,568 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (₡ 94,665) | ₡ 54,233 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (₡ 67,245) | ₡ 39,819 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 27% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (₡ 5,379,618) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (₡ 938) | ₡ 919 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 33,571 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 54% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (₡ 6,225) | ₡ 3,872 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₡ 5,380) | ₡ 11,044 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (₡ 85,194) | ₡ 36,487 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₡ 3,362) | ₡ 3,038 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (₡ 4,172) | ₡ 2,962 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₡ 4,093) | ₡ 3,612 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (₡ 3,362) | ₡ 1,689 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (₡ 3,157) | ₡ 1,551 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (₡ 27,086) | ₡ 7,509 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 79% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (₡ 49,448) | ₡ 12,210 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (₡ 17,501) | ₡ 6,793 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (₡ 30,260) | ₡ 14,186 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (₡ 87,193) | ₡ 33,546 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (₡ 9,120) | ₡ 4,541 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₡ 4,932) | ₡ 2,531 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (₡ 3,807) | ₡ 1,353 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (₡ 403,471) | ₡ 403,893 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (₡ 26,898) | ₡ 33,270 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (₡ 7,695) | ₡ 2,507 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 101% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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