Cost of Living in George Town

Summary of cost of living in George Town, Cayman Islands:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,935.9$ (5,776.3KY$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,956.2$ (1,629.2KY$), excluding rent.
  • George Town is 60.3% more expensive than Las Vegas (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in George Town is, on average, 112.2% higher than in Las Vegas.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 KY$ 8.33-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 95.00 KY$ 80.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 13.50 KY$ 12.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 KY$ 3.00-8.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 KY$ 6.00-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.81 KY$ 3.00-7.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.19 KY$ 1.80-5.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.38 KY$ 1.50-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.76 KY$ 1.50-4.22
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 4.36 KY$ 2.29-5.90
White Rice (1 lb) 2.31 KY$ 1.81-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 7.60 KY$ 5.40-8.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.13 KY$ 2.04-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.67 KY$ 2.72-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.01 KY$ 5.00-8.89
Apples (1 lb) 3.44 KY$ 2.29-4.08
Bananas (1 lb) 1.78 KY$ 0.99-2.49
Oranges (1 lb) 2.93 KY$ 2.00-4.99
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.15 KY$ 2.71-3.99
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.07 KY$ 0.99-3.18
Onions (1 lb) 2.31 KY$ 1.36-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 5.50 KY$ 3.00-7.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.58 KY$ 1.00-3.39
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 21.00 KY$ 15.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.45 KY$ 2.86-4.29
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.42 KY$ 3.00-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 12.00 KY$ 10.00-17.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 KY$ 2.00-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 67.50 KY$ 35.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 15.75 KY$ 10.00-25.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.15 KY$ 5.15-8.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 37.50 KY$ 25.00-50.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.37 KY$ 1.20-1.46
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,000.00 KY$ 29,000.00-35,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 31,200.00 KY$ 30,000.00-35,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 378.94 KY$ 294.23-600.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 92.77 KY$ 70.00-150.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 94.68 KY$ 90.00-110.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 130.52 KY$ 60.00-300.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 29.25 KY$ 25.00-40.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.50 KY$ 15.00-18.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,522.92 KY$ 1,400.00-1,737.50
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 21,228.57 KY$ 15,000.00-28,700.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 62.00 KY$ 40.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 59.40 KY$ 40.00-80.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 115.00 KY$ 70.00-160.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 120.83 KY$ 90.00-175.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,550.00 KY$ 2,200.00-3,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,113.33 KY$ 1,700.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,927.50 KY$ 4,500.00-5,620.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,992.86 KY$ 3,500.00-4,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 679.96 KY$ 278.71-999.37
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 175.68 KY$ 53.23-288.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,502.16 KY$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.46 7.00-9.00

Prices in George Town

This city had 188 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 23 January 2026
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