Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Jordan
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| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 113% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 11 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (Dinar 5.213) | Dinar 3.819 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.20 (Dinar 2.722) | Dinar 1.161 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.98 (Dinar 5.081) | Dinar 2.034 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 0.577 | + 993% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$7 (Dinar 5.882) | Dinar 2.920 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.430 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.63 (Dinar 3.086) | Dinar 0.587 | + 426% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (Dinar 4.112) | Dinar 2.909 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$22 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 14 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.15 (Dinar 2.677) | Dinar 1.158 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.40 (Dinar 2.890) | Dinar 0.274 | + 954% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 219% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,249 (Dinar 2,762) | Dinar 1,200 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,749 (Dinar 2,337) | Dinar 350 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$460 (Dinar 391) | Dinar 140 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,927 (Dinar 1,639) | Dinar 450 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,484 (Dinar 1,261) | Dinar 250 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$329 (Dinar 279) | Dinar 29 | + 879% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 25 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$479 (Dinar 407) | Dinar 53 | + 664% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (Dinar 128) | Dinar 103 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.986 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$14 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.000 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 145% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 58 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 24 | + 352% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 50 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (Dinar 103) | Dinar 69 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 74% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (Dinar 29,758) | Dinar 24,304 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.22 (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 0.950 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 30 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 66% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$4.00 (Dinar 3.401) | Dinar 4.246 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$84 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 15 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (Dinar 4.251) | Dinar 5.838 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (Dinar 4.868) | Dinar 3.750 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$4.00 (Dinar 3.401) | Dinar 4.208 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.68 (Dinar 4.829) | Dinar 1.811 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$1.77 (Dinar 1.504) | Dinar 2.312 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 9 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 103% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 50 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$30 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 16 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 41 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 30 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.742 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (Dinar 5.101) | Dinar 4.602 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (Dinar 850) | Dinar 273 | + 212% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.091 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$250 (Dinar 213) | Dinar 50 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.194 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 206 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 125% more expensive than in Jordan
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