Cost of living in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 75% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 90% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$20 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 57 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$11 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 32 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.88 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.41 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 13 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 4.88 | + 540% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 10 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.25 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 4.42 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.23 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 11 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$24 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 84 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.16 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 10 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.53 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 6 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 63% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,339 (Dirham 14,787) | Dirham 11,825 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,743 (Dirham 12,150) | Dirham 9,124 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$448 (Dirham 1,985) | Dirham 795 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,134 (Dirham 9,451) | Dirham 4,984 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,412 (Dirham 6,253) | Dirham 3,511 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$211 (Dirham 935) | Dirham 445 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$121 (Dirham 536) | Dirham 237 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$455 (Dirham 2,013) | Dirham 1,293 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (Dirham 893) | Dirham 332 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 47 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 36 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 8% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (Dirham 244) | Dirham 198 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$59 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 238 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$120 (Dirham 531) | Dirham 551 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$118 (Dirham 523) | Dirham 547 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 234% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$25,268 (Dirham 111,914) | Dirham 125,266 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.25 (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 2.99 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$107 (Dirham 474) | Dirham 72 | + 556% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CI$29 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 28 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 48% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$7 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 18 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$20 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 45 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$107 (Dirham 474) | Dirham 329 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.91 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.60 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.12 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$33 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 62 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Grand Cayman | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$64 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 227 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$27 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 96 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$47 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 843 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$103 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 523 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 77 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.63 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.50 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 38 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$633 (Dirham 2,801) | Dirham 1,834 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.33 (Dirham 1.45) | Dirham 1.09 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$88 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 408 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 20 | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 244 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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