Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 153% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (6,060 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (3,167 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (1,612 G$) | 632 G$ | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (814 G$) | 483 G$ | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (2,106 G$) | 777 G$ | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (2,104 G$) | 441 G$ | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (2,113 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (1,682 G$) | 1,278 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (1,295 G$) | 253 G$ | + 413% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (1,089 G$) | 360 G$ | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (7,570 G$) | 6,845 G$ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (1,378 G$) | 508 G$ | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (848 G$) | 278 G$ | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 234% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (876,117 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (631,791 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (96,882 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 597% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (496,845 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (389,934 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (41,118 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (20,400 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (108,762 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (90,744 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 287% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (3,459 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (4,044 G$) | 593 G$ | + 582% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 94% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (17,765 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (17,765 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (35,728 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (25,379 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (2,030,323 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (342 G$) | 309 G$ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 107% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (2,349 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (2,030 G$) | 600 G$ | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (32,153 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 663% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (1,269 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (1,575 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (1,545 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (1,269 G$) | 828 G$ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (1,191 G$) | 480 G$ | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (10,222 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 166% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (21,249 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (5,995 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (11,421 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (32,907 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (3,893 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (1,797 G$) | 709 G$ | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (1,530 G$) | 360 G$ | + 325% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (152,274 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 915% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 10 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$61 (15,452 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (2,904 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 214 prices entered by 18 different people.
Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 137% more expensive than in Guyana
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