Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cayman Islands

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in Cayman Islands is 68.8% higher than in United States (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Cayman Islands is 73.3% higher than in United States
Rent Prices in Cayman Islands are 82.2% higher than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Cayman Islands are 50.8% higher than in United States
Groceries Prices in Cayman Islands are 62.1% higher than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Cayman Islands is 9.4% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (16.68 KY$)	26.98 $ (22.50 KY$)	+34.9 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	75.00 $ (62.54 KY$)	143.92 $ (120.00 KY$)	+91.9 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.00 $ (9.17 KY$)	14.39 $ (12.00 KY$)	+30.8 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.00 $ (5.00 KY$)	7.80 $ (6.50 KY$)	+29.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.00 $ (5.84 KY$)	7.20 $ (6.00 KY$)	+2.8 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.22 $ (4.36 KY$)	6.75 $ (5.62 KY$)	+29.1 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.55 $ (2.13 KY$)	3.71 $ (3.09 KY$)	+45.1 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.08 $ (1.73 KY$)	3.13 $ (2.61 KY$)	+50.2 %
Markets	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.00 $ (3.33 KY$)	10.39 $ (8.66 KY$)	+159.8 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.29 $ (2.75 KY$)	4.93 $ (4.11 KY$)	+49.5 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.08 $ (1.74 KY$)	2.78 $ (2.31 KY$)	+33.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	4.16 $ (3.47 KY$)	8.77 $ (7.31 KY$)	+110.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.88 $ (4.90 KY$)	5.72 $ (4.77 KY$)	-2.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.51 $ (4.60 KY$)	8.00 $ (6.67 KY$)	+45.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.36 $ (6.14 KY$)	7.63 $ (6.36 KY$)	+3.6 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.39 $ (2.00 KY$)	5.16 $ (4.30 KY$)	+115.4 %
Banana (1 lb)	0.76 $ (0.63 KY$)	2.11 $ (1.76 KY$)	+177.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.04 $ (1.70 KY$)	3.74 $ (3.12 KY$)	+83.3 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.23 $ (1.86 KY$)	3.67 $ (3.06 KY$)	+64.9 %
Potato (1 lb)	1.33 $ (1.11 KY$)	2.60 $ (2.17 KY$)	+95.9 %
Onion (1 lb)	1.39 $ (1.16 KY$)	2.51 $ (2.09 KY$)	+80.0 %
Lettuce (1 head)	2.20 $ (1.84 KY$)	5.90 $ (4.92 KY$)	+167.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.22 $ (1.85 KY$)	3.16 $ (2.63 KY$)	+42.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (12.51 KY$)	23.99 $ (20.00 KY$)	+59.9 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.94 $ (1.62 KY$)	4.18 $ (3.49 KY$)	+115.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.59 $ (2.99 KY$)	5.50 $ (4.58 KY$)	+53.1 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	10.00 $ (8.34 KY$)	14.99 $ (12.50 KY$)	+49.9 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (2.08 KY$)	3.00 $ (2.50 KY$)	+19.9 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (54.20 KY$)	29.98 $ (25.00 KY$)	-53.9 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.75 $ (3.13 KY$)	17.99 $ (15.00 KY$)	+379.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.80 $ (2.33 KY$)	7.91 $ (6.60 KY$)	+182.6 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 $ (25.01 KY$)	29.98 $ (25.00 KY$)	-0.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3.51 $ (2.93 KY$)	6.62 $ (5.52 KY$)	+88.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	30,000.00 $ (25,014.72 KY$)	35,978.82 $ (30,000.00 KY$)	+19.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	25,958.48 $ (21,644.80 KY$)	34,995.39 $ (29,180.00 KY$)	+34.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	208.17 $ (173.58 KY$)	412.27 $ (343.76 KY$)	+98.0 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	57.23 $ (47.72 KY$)	97.33 $ (81.15 KY$)	+70.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	71.51 $ (59.62 KY$)	114.19 $ (95.21 KY$)	+59.7 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	46.57 $ (38.83 KY$)	152.16 $ (126.87 KY$)	+226.7 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	21.85 $ (18.22 KY$)	53.57 $ (44.67 KY$)	+145.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.27 $ (11.90 KY$)	17.99 $ (15.00 KY$)	+26.1 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,375.53 $ (1,146.95 KY$)	1,634.04 $ (1,362.50 KY$)	+18.8 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,675.99 $ (18,907.78 KY$)	23,825.47 $ (19,866.25 KY$)	+5.1 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	52.05 $ (43.40 KY$)	89.95 $ (75.00 KY$)	+72.8 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.61 $ (35.53 KY$)	70.46 $ (58.75 KY$)	+65.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	89.55 $ (74.67 KY$)	140.92 $ (117.50 KY$)	+57.4 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	113.31 $ (94.48 KY$)	141.52 $ (118.00 KY$)	+24.9 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,745.66 $ (1,455.57 KY$)	2,840.83 $ (2,368.75 KY$)	+62.7 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,438.94 $ (1,199.83 KY$)	2,301.15 $ (1,918.75 KY$)	+59.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,913.21 $ (2,429.10 KY$)	5,456.79 $ (4,550.00 KY$)	+87.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,400.99 $ (2,002.00 KY$)	4,711.51 $ (3,928.57 KY$)	+96.2 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	302.11 $ (251.91 KY$)	1,024.93 $ (854.61 KY$)	+239.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	252.41 $ (210.47 KY$)	779.53 $ (649.99 KY$)	+208.8 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,337.65 $ (3,616.84 KY$)	6,808.38 $ (5,676.99 KY$)	+57.0 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.57	7.17	+9.0 %
Last update:	April 2025	March 2025
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