Cost of living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Summary of cost of living in Grand Cayman

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CI$6,990
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CI$4,057
  • Grand Cayman is the most expensive city in Latin America (1 out of 27)
  • Grand Cayman is the 2nd most expensive city in the World (2 out of 157)
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List of prices in Grand Cayman
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CI$20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CI$11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CI$5.88
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CI$3.41
12 eggs, large CI$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CI$7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CI$6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CI$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CI$4.25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CI$3.23
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CI$24
2 liters of coca-cola CI$4.16
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CI$3.53
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CI$3,339
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CI$2,743
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CI$448
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CI$2,134
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CI$1,412
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CI$211
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CI$121
40” flat screen tv CI$455
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CI$202
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CI$13
Hourly rate for cleaning help CI$12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CI$55
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CI$59
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CI$120
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CI$118
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CI$25,268
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CI$1.25
Monthly ticket public transport CI$107
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CI$29
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CI$7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CI$20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CI$107
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CI$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CI$5.91
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CI$6
4 rolls of toilet paper CI$4.60
Tube of toothpaste CI$4.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CI$33
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CI$64
2 tickets to the movies CI$27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CI$47
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CI$103
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CI$10
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CI$5.63
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CI$5.50
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CI$633
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CI$0.33
1 month of gym membership in business district CI$88
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CI$11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 101 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: March 24, 2025

Grand Cayman position in our World Ranking

the world
2nd
out of 157
latin america
1st
out of 27

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