Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 86% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (₩35,488) | ₩11,240 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (₩16,541) | ₩8,193 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (₩13,246) | ₩6,251 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (₩6,991) | ₩2,963 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (₩10,825) | ₩4,279 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (₩7,495) | ₩7,882 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (₩13,865) | ₩8,410 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (₩10,965) | ₩9,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (₩7,612) | ₩4,206 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (₩8,263) | ₩3,564 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (₩47,227) | ₩29,378 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (₩6,932) | ₩3,162 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (₩5,756) | ₩4,269 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 127% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (₩6,838,676) | ₩3,573,370 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (₩5,159,851) | ₩1,911,090 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (₩891,795) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (₩3,707,587) | ₩1,369,270 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (₩2,592,208) | ₩776,874 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (₩596,284) | ₩542,787 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (₩252,493) | ₩29,901 | + 744% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (₩708,683) | ₩800,000 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (₩301,436) | ₩150,000 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (₩16,885) | ₩14,795 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (₩20,942) | ₩30,000 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 118% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (₩76,876) | ₩85,301 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (₩213,543) | ₩66,207 | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (₩119,584) | ₩119,110 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (₩206,850) | ₩172,946 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 101% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (₩59,792,074) | ₩35,630,100 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (₩3,108) | ₩1,683 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (₩141,793) | ₩62,057 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (₩8,641) | ₩9,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (₩13,667) | ₩10,000 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (₩129,611) | ₩200,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (₩8,542) | ₩17,379 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (₩9,782) | ₩11,250 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (₩10,448) | ₩10,000 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (₩9,399) | ₩2,000 | + 370% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (₩5,192) | ₩3,239 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (₩76,515) | ₩16,918 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 140% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cayman Islands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (₩111,042) | ₩51,145 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (₩49,477) | ₩30,000 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (₩68,334) | ₩40,000 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (₩213,543) | ₩68,634 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (₩13,667) | ₩15,000 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (₩11,104) | ₩5,270 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (₩10,250) | ₩4,968 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (₩1,708,345) | ₩1,089,690 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩240 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (₩450,971) | ₩74,234 | + 508% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (₩16,042) | ₩4,500 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 109% more expensive than in South Korea
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