Cost of Living in Cayman Islands
Summary of cost of living in Cayman Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,856.9$ (5,699.1KY$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,943.6$ (1,615.5KY$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cayman Islands is, on average, 67.6% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Cayman Islands is, on average, 84.8% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.87 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 144.38 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.44 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 9.02 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.22 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.77 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.74 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.02 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.08 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.78 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.41 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.74 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.02 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.65 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.17 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.11 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.75 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.68 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.61 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.52 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.92 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.07 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 24.06 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.20 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.51 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.04 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.01 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.08 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 18.05 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.94 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.16 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.62 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,094.35 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,107.77 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 425.93 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 97.71 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 117.16 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 152.64 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 53.74 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.05 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,644.30 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,078.17 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.24 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70.68 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 141.37 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.97 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,870.36 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,308.53 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,699.90 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,712.32 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,030.61 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 782.04 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,127.08 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 |
Prices in Cayman Islands
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Last update: 18 April 2025
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Last update: 18 April 2025
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in den Cayman-Inseln
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