Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 214% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (Q223) | Q84 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (Q117) | Q46 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (Q59) | Q29 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (Q30) | Q13 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (Q78) | Q18 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (Q78) | Q12 | + 565% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (Q78) | Q45 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (Q62) | Q17 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (Q48) | Q10 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (Q40) | Q11 | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (Q279) | Q94 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (Q51) | Q17 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (Q31) | Q8 | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 340% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (Q37,816) | Q7,152 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (Q23,277) | Q3,828 | + 508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (Q3,569) | Q473 | + 655% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (Q18,305) | Q4,957 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (Q14,366) | Q2,623 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (Q1,515) | Q327 | + 363% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (Q752) | Q228 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (Q4,007) | Q3,117 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (Q3,343) | Q796 | + 320% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (Q127) | Q85 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (Q149) | Q26 | + 482% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 108% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (Q655) | Q395 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (Q655) | Q278 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (Q1,316) | Q719 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (Q935) | Q523 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (Q74,803) | Q143,555 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (Q13) | Q12 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Q298 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 78% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (Q87) | Q38 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (Q75) | Q192 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (Q1,185) | Q276 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (Q47) | Q38 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (Q58) | Q36 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (Q57) | Q39 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (Q47) | Q20 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (Q44) | Q17 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (Q377) | Q83 | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 129% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (Q783) | Q139 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (Q221) | Q88 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (Q421) | Q289 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (Q1,212) | Q318 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (Q143) | Q57 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (Q66) | Q29 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (Q56) | Q17 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (Q5,610) | Q4,510 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q1.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (Q547) | Q361 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (Q107) | Q30 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 162% more expensive than in Guatemala
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