Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 59% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 67% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 ($24) | $18 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 ($13) | $9 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.88 ($7) | $5.72 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.41 ($4.11) | $1.03 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 ($8) | $5.65 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 ($9) | $4.74 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$6 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 ($9) | $4.52 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.25 ($5.13) | $2.14 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.23 ($3.90) | $2.86 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 ($29) | $15 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.16 ($5.02) | $2.72 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.53 ($4.26) | $1.65 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 53% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,339 ($4,026) | $2,801 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,743 ($3,308) | $1,924 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$448 ($541) | $201 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,134 ($2,573) | $1,720 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,412 ($1,702) | $1,399 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$211 ($255) | $104 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$121 ($146) | $58 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$455 ($548) | $226 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 ($243) | $113 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 ($16) | $17 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 ($14) | $39 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 18% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 ($66) | $42 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$59 ($71) | $73 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$120 ($144) | $78 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$118 ($143) | $97 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 110% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$25,268 ($30,469) | $24,937 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.25 ($1.51) | $0.88 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$107 ($129) | $52 | + 148% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$29 ($34) | $19 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 57% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$7 ($9) | $7 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$20 ($24) | $11 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$107 ($129) | $88 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 ($8) | $5.96 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.91 ($7) | $4.97 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 ($8) | $5.38 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.60 ($5.55) | $3.62 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.12 ($4.97) | $2.18 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 ($39) | $23 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 11% more expensive than in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | St. Petersburg, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$64 ($77) | $83 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$27 ($33) | $26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$47 ($56) | $214 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$103 ($124) | $125 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 ($13) | $13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.63 ($7) | $4.98 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.50 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$633 ($763) | $579 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 ($0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$88 ($106) | $46 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 ($13) | $7 | + 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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