Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 249% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 249% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 ($30) | $10 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 ($14) | $7 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 ($7) | $2.44 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 ($4.20) | $1.00 | + 322% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 ($10) | $2.26 | + 348% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 ($10) | $1.23 | + 740% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 ($10) | $3.98 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 ($8) | $1.95 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 ($7) | $1.29 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 ($5.82) | $1.46 | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 ($33) | $17 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 ($6) | $2.04 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 ($4.84) | $0.91 | + 433% | |
| Housing | + 389% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 389% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 ($4,145) | $620 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 ($2,598) | $379 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 ($452) | $61 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 ($2,202) | $492 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 ($1,850) | $281 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 ($182) | $35 | + 421% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 ($99) | $25 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 ($476) | $485 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 ($382) | $141 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 ($13) | $7 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 ($15) | $9 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 ($84) | $64 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 ($84) | $47 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 ($169) | $110 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 ($120) | $76 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 9% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 ($9,619) | $21,360 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 ($1.68) | $1.09 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $25 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 120% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 ($11) | $7 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 ($10) | $9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 ($152) | $34 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 ($7) | $3.94 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 ($6) | $2.09 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 ($5.64) | $1.69 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 ($48) | $14 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 87% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 ($88) | $20 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 ($31) | $11 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 ($54) | $45 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 ($156) | $51 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 ($16) | $10 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 ($9) | $3.76 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 ($7) | $2.18 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 ($721) | $777 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 ($48) | $50 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 ($14) | $4.83 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 162% more expensive than in Ecuador
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