Cost of Living Comparison Between Cayman Islands and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 40.1% lower than in Cayman Islands (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 41.8% lower than in Cayman Islands
Rent Prices in United States are 44.8% lower than in Cayman Islands
Restaurant Prices in United States are 32.7% lower than in Cayman Islands
Groceries Prices in United States are 37.7% lower than in Cayman Islands
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 4.7% higher than in Cayman Islands

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Restaurants	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	26.98 $ (22.50 KY$)	20.00 $ (16.68 KY$)	-25.9 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	143.88 $ (120.00 KY$)	75.00 $ (62.55 KY$)	-47.9 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	14.39 $ (12.00 KY$)	11.50 $ (9.59 KY$)	-20.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	8.39 $ (7.00 KY$)	6.00 $ (5.00 KY$)	-28.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.19 $ (6.00 KY$)	7.00 $ (5.84 KY$)	-2.7 %
Cappuccino (regular)	6.74 $ (5.62 KY$)	5.24 $ (4.37 KY$)	-22.3 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.73 $ (3.11 KY$)	2.56 $ (2.14 KY$)	-31.2 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.15 $ (2.62 KY$)	2.09 $ (1.74 KY$)	-33.6 %
Markets	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	10.98 $ (9.16 KY$)	4.01 $ (3.34 KY$)	-63.5 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	5.12 $ (4.27 KY$)	3.29 $ (2.75 KY$)	-35.6 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.78 $ (2.31 KY$)	2.09 $ (1.74 KY$)	-24.7 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	8.55 $ (7.13 KY$)	4.29 $ (3.58 KY$)	-49.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.72 $ (4.77 KY$)	5.86 $ (4.89 KY$)	+2.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	7.99 $ (6.67 KY$)	5.54 $ (4.62 KY$)	-30.7 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.62 $ (6.36 KY$)	7.40 $ (6.17 KY$)	-3.0 %
Apples (1 lb)	5.15 $ (4.30 KY$)	2.39 $ (2.00 KY$)	-53.5 %
Banana (1 lb)	2.31 $ (1.93 KY$)	0.76 $ (0.64 KY$)	-66.9 %
Oranges (1 lb)	3.74 $ (3.12 KY$)	2.04 $ (1.70 KY$)	-45.4 %
Tomato (1 lb)	3.67 $ (3.06 KY$)	2.23 $ (1.86 KY$)	-39.3 %
Potato (1 lb)	2.60 $ (2.17 KY$)	1.33 $ (1.11 KY$)	-48.8 %
Onion (1 lb)	2.51 $ (2.09 KY$)	1.39 $ (1.16 KY$)	-44.5 %
Lettuce (1 head)	5.90 $ (4.92 KY$)	2.20 $ (1.84 KY$)	-62.6 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	3.06 $ (2.55 KY$)	2.23 $ (1.86 KY$)	-27.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	23.98 $ (20.00 KY$)	15.00 $ (12.51 KY$)	-37.4 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	4.18 $ (3.49 KY$)	1.96 $ (1.63 KY$)	-53.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	5.50 $ (4.58 KY$)	3.60 $ (3.00 KY$)	-34.6 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	14.99 $ (12.50 KY$)	10.00 $ (8.34 KY$)	-33.3 %
Transportation	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 $ (2.50 KY$)	2.50 $ (2.09 KY$)	-16.6 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	29.98 $ (25.00 KY$)	65.00 $ (54.21 KY$)	+116.8 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	17.99 $ (15.00 KY$)	3.75 $ (3.13 KY$)	-79.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	7.91 $ (6.60 KY$)	2.80 $ (2.34 KY$)	-64.6 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	59.95 $ (50.00 KY$)	30.00 $ (25.02 KY$)	-50.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	6.60 $ (5.50 KY$)	3.50 $ (2.92 KY$)	-46.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	35,970.96 $ (30,000.00 KY$)	30,000.00 $ (25,020.18 KY$)	-16.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	34,987.76 $ (29,180.00 KY$)	25,989.96 $ (21,675.79 KY$)	-25.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	402.21 $ (335.45 KY$)	208.75 $ (174.10 KY$)	-48.1 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	97.31 $ (81.15 KY$)	57.39 $ (47.86 KY$)	-41.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	114.71 $ (95.67 KY$)	71.69 $ (59.79 KY$)	-37.5 %
Sports And Leisure	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	152.12 $ (126.87 KY$)	46.25 $ (38.57 KY$)	-69.6 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	53.56 $ (44.67 KY$)	21.92 $ (18.28 KY$)	-59.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	17.99 $ (15.00 KY$)	14.50 $ (12.09 KY$)	-19.4 %
Childcare	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,738.60 $ (1,450.00 KY$)	1,371.97 $ (1,144.23 KY$)	-21.1 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	27,415.01 $ (22,864.29 KY$)	22,512.19 $ (18,775.30 KY$)	-17.9 %
Clothing And Shoes	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	89.93 $ (75.00 KY$)	52.14 $ (43.49 KY$)	-42.0 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	70.44 $ (58.75 KY$)	42.52 $ (35.46 KY$)	-39.6 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	140.89 $ (117.50 KY$)	89.95 $ (75.02 KY$)	-36.2 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	141.49 $ (118.00 KY$)	113.62 $ (94.76 KY$)	-19.7 %
Rent Per Month	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,915.15 $ (2,431.25 KY$)	1,746.40 $ (1,456.50 KY$)	-40.1 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	2,300.64 $ (1,918.75 KY$)	1,440.55 $ (1,201.42 KY$)	-37.4 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	5,455.60 $ (4,550.00 KY$)	2,895.74 $ (2,415.06 KY$)	-46.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	4,710.48 $ (3,928.57 KY$)	2,403.46 $ (2,004.50 KY$)	-49.0 %
Buy Apartment Price	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,028.11 $ (857.45 KY$)	300.84 $ (250.90 KY$)	-70.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	779.36 $ (649.99 KY$)	252.39 $ (210.49 KY$)	-67.6 %
Salaries And Financing	Cayman Islands Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	7,105.15 $ (5,925.74 KY$)	4,328.55 $ (3,610.04 KY$)	-39.1 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	7.54	6.51	-13.7 %
Last update:	18 April 2025	28 May 2025
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