Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to France
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 100% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (€28) | €19 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (€13) | €10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (€3.85) | €1.34 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (€9) | €4.45 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (€9) | €2.79 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (€7) | €2.88 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (€6) | €1.82 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (€5.34) | €1.98 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (€30) | €9 | + 230% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (€5.78) | €2.14 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (€4.44) | €1.19 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 112% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (€3,803) | €1,819 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (€2,383) | €1,677 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (€415) | €141 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (€2,020) | €1,025 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (€1,698) | €763 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (€167) | €99 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (€91) | €24 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (€437) | €312 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (€350) | €82 | + 325% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (€11) | €5.97 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 59% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (€77) | €94 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (€77) | €34 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (€155) | €84 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (€110) | €120 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (€8,825) | €22,045 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (€1.54) | €1.88 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €62 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (€10) | €4.58 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €5.19 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (€140) | €27 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.52) | €4.20 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.28 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €2.84 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (€5.52) | €1.89 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (€5.18) | €2.14 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (€44) | €21 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 56% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (€81) | €42 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (€29) | €22 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (€50) | €83 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (€143) | €59 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (€15) | €10 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€8) | €4.21 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (€6) | €5.97 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (€662) | €456 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (€44) | €32 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€13) | €10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 75% more expensive than in France
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