Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to France
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (€24) | €20 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (€4.69) | €1.36 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (€7) | €4.97 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (€5.02) | €3.60 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (€7) | €2.69 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (€5.10) | €2.17 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (€5.54) | €2.19 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (€32) | €9 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (€4.65) | €2.61 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (€3.86) | €1.45 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 186% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (€4,585) | €1,628 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (€3,459) | €1,357 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (€598) | €185 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (€2,486) | €895 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (€1,738) | €729 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (€400) | €124 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (€169) | €26 | + 546% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (€475) | €317 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (€202) | €160 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 77% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (€52) | €96 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (€143) | €47 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (€80) | €104 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (€139) | €117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 34% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (€40,087) | €27,824 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (€2.08) | €1.82 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (€95) | €69 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 90% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (€5.79) | €3.03 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (€87) | €27 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (€5.73) | €5.51 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (€7) | €4.25 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (€7) | €4.29 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (€6) | €2.66 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (€3.48) | €2.82 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (€51) | €24 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 88% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cayman Islands | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (€74) | €45 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (€33) | €24 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (€46) | €104 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (€143) | €75 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (€7) | €4.59 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (€1,145) | €657 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (€302) | €31 | + 865% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 94% more expensive than in France
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