Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 62% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (€18) | €16 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (€5.46) | €5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (€3.55) | €1.11 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (€6) | €3.84 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (€7) | €2.65 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (€5.63) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (€5.81) | €2.59 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (€3.37) | €1.66 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (€2.68) | €1.82 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (€23) | €7 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (€3.60) | €2.08 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (€3.51) | €1.12 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 116% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (€3,643) | €1,693 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (€2,244) | €1,124 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (€240) | €172 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (€1,885) | €817 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (€1,340) | €605 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (€176) | €83 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (€98) | €26 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (€452) | €329 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (€148) | €120 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (€13) | €7 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (€10) | €13 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (€45) | €39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (€129) | €87 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (€143) | €110 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$23,997 (€23,678) | €25,532 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (€1.02) | €1.40 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (€100) | €58 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 106% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (€8) | €5.09 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (€29) | €8 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (€103) | €25 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (€8) | €4.87 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (€5.85) | €4.41 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€6) | €3.66 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (€3.87) | €1.88 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (€4.17) | €2.00 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (€25) | €24 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (€41) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (€28) | €20 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (€49) | €77 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (€92) | €65 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (€10) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (€5.62) | €3.58 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (€4.57) | €6 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (€478) | €477 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (€0.30) | €0.35 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (€59) | €40 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 61% more expensive than in France
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