Cost of Living Comparison Between Cayman Islands and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 35.2% lower than in Cayman Islands (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 37.3% lower than in Cayman Islands
Rent Prices in United States are 40.8% lower than in Cayman Islands
Restaurant Prices in United States are 35.7% lower than in Cayman Islands
Groceries Prices in United States are 31.6% lower than in Cayman Islands
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 57.0% higher than in Cayman Islands

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Restaurants	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	25.00 KY$ (29.93 $)	16.71 KY$ (20.00 $)	-33.2 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 KY$ (143.64 $)	62.65 KY$ (75.00 $)	-47.8 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	12.00 KY$ (14.36 $)	9.03 KY$ (10.80 $)	-24.8 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	5.51 KY$ (6.59 $)	5.01 KY$ (6.00 $)	-9.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	6.00 KY$ (7.18 $)	5.85 KY$ (7.00 $)	-2.5 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.30 KY$ (6.34 $)	4.26 KY$ (5.10 $)	-19.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.84 KY$ (3.40 $)	2.08 KY$ (2.48 $)	-26.9 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.30 KY$ (2.75 $)	1.72 KY$ (2.06 $)	-25.3 %
Markets	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	10.34 KY$ (12.38 $)	3.34 KY$ (4.00 $)	-67.7 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.79 KY$ (4.54 $)	2.70 KY$ (3.23 $)	-28.8 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.19 KY$ (2.62 $)	1.72 KY$ (2.06 $)	-21.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	6.56 KY$ (7.85 $)	3.09 KY$ (3.70 $)	-52.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.25 KY$ (6.28 $)	4.87 KY$ (5.82 $)	-7.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	4.39 KY$ (5.25 $)	4.59 KY$ (5.50 $)	+4.7 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	6.00 KY$ (7.18 $)	6.08 KY$ (7.28 $)	+1.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	3.57 KY$ (4.27 $)	2.01 KY$ (2.41 $)	-43.7 %
Banana (1 lb)	1.47 KY$ (1.76 $)	0.64 KY$ (0.76 $)	-56.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.86 KY$ (3.42 $)	1.70 KY$ (2.03 $)	-40.6 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.83 KY$ (3.39 $)	1.85 KY$ (2.22 $)	-34.6 %
Potato (1 lb)	2.18 KY$ (2.61 $)	1.14 KY$ (1.36 $)	-47.9 %
Onion (1 lb)	1.93 KY$ (2.31 $)	1.15 KY$ (1.38 $)	-40.5 %
Lettuce (1 head)	3.47 KY$ (4.16 $)	1.80 KY$ (2.16 $)	-48.1 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.46 KY$ (2.95 $)	1.83 KY$ (2.19 $)	-25.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	20.00 KY$ (23.94 $)	12.53 KY$ (15.00 $)	-37.3 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	3.77 KY$ (4.51 $)	1.48 KY$ (1.77 $)	-60.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	4.56 KY$ (5.46 $)	2.96 KY$ (3.55 $)	-35.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	12.00 KY$ (14.36 $)	8.35 KY$ (10.00 $)	-30.4 %
Transportation	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.25 KY$ (2.69 $)	2.09 KY$ (2.50 $)	-7.2 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	25.00 KY$ (29.93 $)	60.15 KY$ (72.00 $)	+140.6 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	15.00 KY$ (17.96 $)	3.13 KY$ (3.75 $)	-79.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 KY$ (9.63 $)	2.34 KY$ (2.80 $)	-70.9 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	45.00 KY$ (53.87 $)	25.06 KY$ (30.00 $)	-44.3 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	5.88 KY$ (7.03 $)	3.05 KY$ (3.65 $)	-48.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	27,500.00 KY$ (32,918.48 $)	27,568.10 KY$ (33,000.00 $)	+0.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	28,975.00 KY$ (34,684.11 $)	21,788.89 KY$ (26,082.08 $)	-24.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	355.97 KY$ (426.11 $)	171.06 KY$ (204.77 $)	-51.9 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	71.67 KY$ (85.79 $)	43.64 KY$ (52.24 $)	-39.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	99.83 KY$ (119.51 $)	59.14 KY$ (70.80 $)	-40.8 %
Sports And Leisure	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	71.88 KY$ (86.04 $)	39.55 KY$ (47.34 $)	-45.0 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	40.60 KY$ (48.60 $)	18.48 KY$ (22.12 $)	-54.5 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	15.00 KY$ (17.96 $)	11.70 KY$ (14.00 $)	-22.0 %
Childcare	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,028.57 KY$ (1,231.24 $)	1,146.94 KY$ (1,372.93 $)	+11.5 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	21,646.67 KY$ (25,911.83 $)	19,134.84 KY$ (22,905.08 $)	-11.6 %
Clothing And Shoes	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	71.25 KY$ (85.29 $)	43.67 KY$ (52.27 $)	-38.7 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	107.50 KY$ (128.68 $)	35.99 KY$ (43.08 $)	-66.5 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	117.33 KY$ (140.45 $)	74.07 KY$ (88.66 $)	-36.9 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	117.50 KY$ (140.65 $)	95.47 KY$ (114.29 $)	-18.7 %
Rent Per Month	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,222.22 KY$ (2,660.08 $)	1,477.23 KY$ (1,768.30 $)	-33.5 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,733.33 KY$ (2,074.86 $)	1,212.70 KY$ (1,451.65 $)	-30.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,566.67 KY$ (5,466.46 $)	2,470.90 KY$ (2,957.76 $)	-45.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	3,577.78 KY$ (4,282.73 $)	2,005.98 KY$ (2,401.23 $)	-43.9 %
Buy Apartment Price	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	932.25 KY$ (1,115.94 $)	266.40 KY$ (318.89 $)	-71.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	666.12 KY$ (797.37 $)	212.57 KY$ (254.45 $)	-68.1 %
Salaries And Financing	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,836.79 KY$ (4,592.78 $)	3,777.13 KY$ (4,521.36 $)	-1.6 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.62	6.56	-1.0 %
Last update:	April 2024	April 2024
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