Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Macao
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 133% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (200 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (93 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 833% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (59 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.20 (31 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.98 (58 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (71 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$7 (67 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (70 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.63 (35 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (47 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 566% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$22 (213 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.15 (30 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.40 (33 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 148% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,249 (31,297 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,749 (26,481 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$460 (4,428 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,927 (18,564 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,484 (14,290 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$329 (3,165 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$95 (919 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$479 (4,614 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (1,445 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$12 (116 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$14 (136 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 110% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (433 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (1,204 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (674 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (1,166 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 69% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (337,133 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.22 (12 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (799 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 89% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$4.00 (39 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (77 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$84 (812 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (48 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (55 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$4.00 (39 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.68 (55 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 450% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$1.77 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (431 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 61% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (626 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$30 (289 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (385 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (1,204 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (77 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (68 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (58 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (9,632 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$250 (2,408 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (90 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 102% more expensive than in Macao
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