Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to France
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (€24) | €19 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (€11) | €12 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (€4.69) | €1.36 | + 245% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$6 (€7) | €4.74 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (€5.03) | €3.32 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (€7) | €2.60 | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (€5.10) | €2.03 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (€5.54) | €2.22 | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (€32) | €10 | + 218% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (€4.65) | €2.47 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (€3.86) | €1.34 | + 188% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 181% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (€4,586) | €1,746 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (€3,460) | €1,584 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (€598) | €207 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (€2,486) | €980 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (€1,738) | €718 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (€400) | €133 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (€169) | €24 | + 608% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (€475) | €317 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (€202) | €160 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (€14) | €15 | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 76% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (€52) | €90 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (€143) | €39 | + 268% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (€80) | €105 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (€139) | €104 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 44% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (€40,094) | €31,084 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (€2.08) | €1.81 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (€95) | €59 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (€5.79) | €3.03 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (€87) | €29 | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.73) | €5.82 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (€7) | €4.25 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.48 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (€6) | €2.66 | + 137% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (€3.48) | €3.17 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (€51) | €24 | + 110% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 92% more expensive than in France | ||||
Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (€74) | €42 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (€33) | €24 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (€46) | €104 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (€143) | €71 | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€7) | €4.99 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (€1,146) | €657 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (€302) | €32 | + 849% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 96% more expensive than in France
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