Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Italy
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 90% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (€18) | €13 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (€5.46) | €4.42 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (€3.55) | €1.27 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (€6) | €3.54 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (€7) | €2.21 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (€5.63) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (€5.81) | €2.00 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (€3.36) | €1.26 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (€2.68) | €1.32 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (€23) | €7 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (€3.60) | €1.84 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (€3.51) | €1.06 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 163% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (€3,641) | €1,135 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (€2,242) | €847 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (€240) | €124 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (€1,884) | €842 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (€1,339) | €548 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (€176) | €88 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (€98) | €26 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (€452) | €362 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (€148) | €107 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (€13) | €5.63 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (€54) | €80 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (€45) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (€129) | €78 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (€143) | €109 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 70% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$23,997 (€23,665) | €23,630 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (€1.02) | €1.43 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (€100) | €36 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 88% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (€8) | €4.85 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (€29) | €8 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (€103) | €72 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (€8) | €5.15 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (€5.85) | €3.18 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€6) | €2.56 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (€3.87) | €2.03 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (€4.17) | €1.84 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (€25) | €17 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 31% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (€28) | €18 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (€49) | €102 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (€92) | €66 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (€10) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (€5.61) | €1.62 | + 246% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (€4.57) | €4.86 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (€478) | €464 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (€0.30) | €0.16 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (€59) | €50 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (€11) | €5.56 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 94% more expensive than in Italy
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