Cost of Living Comparison Between Cayman Islands and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 40.2% lower than in Cayman Islands (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 41.9% lower than in Cayman Islands
Rent Prices in United States are 45.0% lower than in Cayman Islands
Restaurant Prices in United States are 32.1% lower than in Cayman Islands
Groceries Prices in United States are 38.0% lower than in Cayman Islands
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 4.5% higher than in Cayman Islands

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Restaurants	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	22.50 KY$ (27.05 $)	16.63 KY$ (20.00 $)	-26.1 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 KY$ (144.28 $)	62.38 KY$ (75.00 $)	-48.0 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	12.00 KY$ (14.43 $)	9.56 KY$ (11.50 $)	-20.3 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.76 KY$ (8.12 $)	4.99 KY$ (6.00 $)	-26.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	6.00 KY$ (7.21 $)	5.82 KY$ (7.00 $)	-3.0 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.29 KY$ (6.36 $)	4.35 KY$ (5.24 $)	-17.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.00 KY$ (3.61 $)	2.13 KY$ (2.56 $)	-29.0 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.51 KY$ (3.02 $)	1.74 KY$ (2.09 $)	-30.7 %
Markets	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	9.16 KY$ (11.01 $)	3.33 KY$ (4.00 $)	-63.6 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	4.27 KY$ (5.13 $)	2.74 KY$ (3.29 $)	-35.8 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.31 KY$ (2.78 $)	1.74 KY$ (2.09 $)	-24.9 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	7.12 KY$ (8.56 $)	3.55 KY$ (4.27 $)	-50.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	4.77 KY$ (5.73 $)	4.88 KY$ (5.86 $)	+2.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.67 KY$ (8.02 $)	4.60 KY$ (5.53 $)	-31.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	6.36 KY$ (7.65 $)	6.15 KY$ (7.39 $)	-3.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	4.30 KY$ (5.17 $)	1.99 KY$ (2.39 $)	-53.7 %
Banana (1 lb)	1.93 KY$ (2.32 $)	0.63 KY$ (0.76 $)	-67.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	3.12 KY$ (3.75 $)	1.70 KY$ (2.04 $)	-45.5 %
Tomato (1 lb)	3.06 KY$ (3.68 $)	1.85 KY$ (2.22 $)	-39.6 %
Potato (1 lb)	2.17 KY$ (2.61 $)	1.11 KY$ (1.33 $)	-49.0 %
Onion (1 lb)	2.09 KY$ (2.52 $)	1.16 KY$ (1.39 $)	-44.6 %
Lettuce (1 head)	4.92 KY$ (5.91 $)	1.83 KY$ (2.20 $)	-62.8 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.55 KY$ (3.07 $)	1.85 KY$ (2.23 $)	-27.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	20.00 KY$ (24.05 $)	12.48 KY$ (15.00 $)	-37.6 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	3.49 KY$ (4.19 $)	1.63 KY$ (1.95 $)	-53.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	4.58 KY$ (5.51 $)	2.99 KY$ (3.59 $)	-34.8 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	12.50 KY$ (15.03 $)	8.32 KY$ (10.00 $)	-33.5 %
Transportation	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 KY$ (3.01 $)	2.08 KY$ (2.50 $)	-16.8 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	25.00 KY$ (30.06 $)	54.06 KY$ (65.00 $)	+116.2 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	15.00 KY$ (18.03 $)	3.12 KY$ (3.75 $)	-79.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	6.60 KY$ (7.93 $)	2.33 KY$ (2.80 $)	-64.7 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	50.00 KY$ (60.12 $)	24.95 KY$ (30.00 $)	-50.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	5.50 KY$ (6.62 $)	2.91 KY$ (3.50 $)	-47.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	30,000.00 KY$ (36,069.70 $)	24,951.69 KY$ (30,000.00 $)	-16.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	29,180.00 KY$ (35,083.80 $)	21,596.15 KY$ (25,965.55 $)	-26.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	334.70 KY$ (402.42 $)	173.52 KY$ (208.62 $)	-48.2 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	81.15 KY$ (97.57 $)	47.60 KY$ (57.23 $)	-41.3 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	95.48 KY$ (114.80 $)	59.54 KY$ (71.59 $)	-37.6 %
Sports And Leisure	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	126.87 KY$ (152.54 $)	38.41 KY$ (46.18 $)	-69.7 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	44.67 KY$ (53.70 $)	18.28 KY$ (21.97 $)	-59.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	15.00 KY$ (18.03 $)	11.89 KY$ (14.29 $)	-20.8 %
Childcare	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,450.00 KY$ (1,743.37 $)	1,140.66 KY$ (1,371.44 $)	-21.3 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,864.29 KY$ (27,490.27 $)	18,767.21 KY$ (22,564.26 $)	-17.9 %
Clothing And Shoes	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	75.00 KY$ (90.17 $)	43.34 KY$ (52.10 $)	-42.2 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	58.75 KY$ (70.64 $)	35.34 KY$ (42.49 $)	-39.8 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	117.50 KY$ (141.27 $)	74.71 KY$ (89.82 $)	-36.4 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	118.00 KY$ (141.87 $)	94.30 KY$ (113.37 $)	-20.1 %
Rent Per Month	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,431.25 KY$ (2,923.15 $)	1,450.98 KY$ (1,744.55 $)	-40.3 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,918.75 KY$ (2,306.96 $)	1,195.79 KY$ (1,437.72 $)	-37.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,550.00 KY$ (5,470.57 $)	2,408.63 KY$ (2,895.96 $)	-47.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	3,928.57 KY$ (4,723.41 $)	1,997.85 KY$ (2,402.06 $)	-49.1 %
Buy Apartment Price	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	856.77 KY$ (1,030.11 $)	249.20 KY$ (299.62 $)	-70.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	649.99 KY$ (781.50 $)	209.49 KY$ (251.87 $)	-67.8 %
Salaries And Financing	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,924.11 KY$ (7,122.70 $)	3,598.35 KY$ (4,326.38 $)	-39.3 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	7.54	6.51	-13.7 %
Last update:	May 2025	May 2025
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