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 6,819.1$ (5,673.9KY$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,907.1$ (1,586.8KY$), excluding rent.
  • George Town is 21.8% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in George Town is, on average, 29.9% higher than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 30.05 $ 10.00-48.07
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 144.22 $ 114.17-180.27
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.62 $ 14.42-18.03
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 9.01 $ 3.61-10.22
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.41 $ 7.21-14.42
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 6.81 $ 3.61-8.41
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.44 $ 2.16-6.01
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.64 $ 1.80-4.81
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.80 $ 1.81-6.01
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 5.16 $ 3.27-7.09
White Rice (1 lb) 2.62 $ 2.18-3.61
Eggs (12, Large Size) 9.04 $ 6.49-10.10
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.91 $ 2.73-7.63
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.21 $ 3.27-12.02
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.49 $ 4.36-8.41
Apples (1 lb) 4.76 $ 2.75-7.21
Bananas (1 lb) 2.05 $ 1.09-3.00
Oranges (1 lb) 3.53 $ 2.40-6.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.49 $ 1.64-4.80
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.41 $ 1.09-3.61
Onions (1 lb) 2.52 $ 1.64-3.61
Lettuce (1 Head) 6.25 $ 2.40-12.02
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.96 $ 2.40-3.61
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 22.83 $ 21.63-30.05
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.00 $ 1.80-5.15
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.31 $ 3.61-7.21
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 14.42 $ 12.02-26.44
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.40 $ 2.40-3.61
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 42.06 $
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 18.03 $ 12.02-42.06
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 7.93 $ 6.19-9.67
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 60.09 $ 30.05-90.14
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.65 $ 1.44-1.76
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 39,059.54 $ 36,054.96-42,064.12
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 34,222.17 $ 32,449.47-36,054.96
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 400.08 $ 353.62-450.69
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 125.33 $ 86.56-180.27
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 112.91 $ 108.16-120.18
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 153.85 $ 90.14-360.55
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 35.45 $ 30.05-48.07
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18.03 $ 18.03-20.43
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,835.80 $ 1,682.56-2,283.48
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,759.27 $ 18,027.48-34,492.58
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 75.11 $ 48.07-120.18
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 70.61 $ 48.07-96.15
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 148.73 $ 96.15-192.29
Men's Leather Business Shoes 147.22 $ 96.15-360.55
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,994.56 $ 2,644.03-3,305.04
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,579.93 $ 2,043.11-3,004.58
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 5,634.88 $ 4,927.51-6,754.30
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 4,797.31 $ 4,206.41-5,408.24
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,000.91 $ 600.91-1,201.82
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 281.72 $ 63.98-420.64
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 7,249.30 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.81 3.75-10.00

Prices in George Town

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Last update: 3 December 2025
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