Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 94% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (5,216 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (2,431 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (1,947 G$) | 623 G$ | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (1,027 G$) | 550 G$ | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (1,591 G$) | 1,302 G$ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (1,101 G$) | 751 G$ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (2,038 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (1,611 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (1,119 G$) | 600 G$ | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (1,214 G$) | 369 G$ | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (6,941 G$) | 6,845 G$ | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (1,019 G$) | 410 G$ | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (846 G$) | 384 G$ | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 400% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 400% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (1,005,045 G$) | 177,004 G$ | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (758,316 G$) | 144,809 G$ | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (131,063 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (544,885 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (380,963 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (87,633 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 484% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (37,108 G$) | 7,000 G$ | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (104,151 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (44,300 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (2,482 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (3,078 G$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 156% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (11,298 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (31,383 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (17,575 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (30,400 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 55% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (8,787,329 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (457 G$) | 246 G$ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (20,839 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 41% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (1,270 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (2,009 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (19,048 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (1,255 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (1,438 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (1,535 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (1,381 G$) | 539 G$ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (763 G$) | 350 G$ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (11,245 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 462% | |
| Entertainment | + 243% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 243% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (16,319 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (7,271 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (10,043 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (31,383 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (2,009 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (1,632 G$) | 709 G$ | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (1,506 G$) | 360 G$ | + 318% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (251,067 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1574% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 15 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (66,277 G$) | 8,228 G$ | + 705% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (2,358 G$) | 500 G$ | + 372% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
251.067
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 184% more expensive than in Guyana
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