Cost of Living in Cayman Islands
Summary of cost of living in Cayman Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,835.1$ (5,693.9KY$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,927.7$ (1,605.9KY$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cayman Islands is, on average, 67.4% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Cayman Islands is, on average, 81.5% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.50 KY$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 KY$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 KY$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 KY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 KY$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.62 KY$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.10 KY$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 KY$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.16 KY$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.27 KY$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 KY$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.12 KY$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.77 KY$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.67 KY$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.36 KY$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.30 KY$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.93 KY$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.12 KY$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.06 KY$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.17 KY$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.09 KY$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.92 KY$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.55 KY$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 KY$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.49 KY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.58 KY$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.50 KY$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 KY$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 25.00 KY$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 KY$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.60 KY$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 KY$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.50 KY$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 KY$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,180.00 KY$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 334.93 KY$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 81.15 KY$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 95.54 KY$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 126.87 KY$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 44.67 KY$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 KY$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,450.00 KY$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,864.29 KY$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.00 KY$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 58.75 KY$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.50 KY$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.00 KY$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,431.25 KY$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,918.75 KY$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,550.00 KY$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,928.57 KY$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 857.16 KY$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 649.99 KY$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,925.05 KY$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.54 |
Prices in Cayman Islands
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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