Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 359% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 359% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (Shilling3,968) | Shilling624 | + 536% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (Shilling2,074) | Shilling754 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (Shilling1,056) | Shilling379 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (Shilling533) | Shilling119 | + 347% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (Shilling1,379) | Shilling226 | + 510% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (Shilling1,377) | Shilling114 | + 1110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (Shilling1,384) | Shilling706 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (Shilling1,101) | Shilling275 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (Shilling848) | Shilling109 | + 676% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (Shilling713) | Shilling236 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (Shilling4,957) | Shilling1,461 | + 239% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (Shilling902) | Shilling192 | + 370% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (Shilling555) | Shilling59 | + 842% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 304% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,452 (Shilling573,682) | Shilling131,875 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (Shilling413,697) | Shilling56,145 | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (Shilling63,439) | Shilling15,047 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (Shilling325,334) | Shilling54,933 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (Shilling255,329) | Shilling23,400 | + 991% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (Shilling26,924) | Shilling8,455 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (Shilling13,358) | Shilling5,873 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (Shilling71,217) | Shilling43,137 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (Shilling59,419) | Shilling23,937 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (Shilling2,265) | Shilling700 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (Shilling2,648) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 322% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 322% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (Shilling11,633) | Shilling2,095 | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (Shilling11,633) | Shilling2,759 | + 322% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (Shilling23,394) | Shilling5,660 | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (Shilling16,618) | Shilling5,773 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (Shilling1,329,456) | Shilling2,467,240 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (Shilling224) | Shilling161 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling4,100 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 356% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 356% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (Shilling1,538) | Shilling178 | + 763% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (Shilling1,329) | Shilling320 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (Shilling21,054) | Shilling4,026 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (Shilling831) | Shilling333 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (Shilling1,031) | Shilling308 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (Shilling1,012) | Shilling439 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (Shilling831) | Shilling100 | + 731% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (Shilling780) | Shilling122 | + 538% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (Shilling6,694) | Shilling1,306 | + 413% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 197% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (Shilling13,914) | Shilling3,290 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (Shilling3,926) | Shilling1,586 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (Shilling7,478) | Shilling1,600 | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (Shilling21,548) | Shilling4,205 | + 412% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (Shilling2,549) | Shilling1,300 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (Shilling1,177) | Shilling295 | + 298% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (Shilling1,002) | Shilling260 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (Shilling99,709) | Shilling26,546 | + 276% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Shilling4.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (Shilling9,716) | Shilling5,256 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (Shilling1,902) | Shilling306 | + 521% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 216% more expensive than in Kenya
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