Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cayman Islands

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in Cayman Islands is 68.9% 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 62.2% higher than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Cayman Islands is 8.4% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (16.49 KY$)	27.29 $ (22.50 KY$)	+36.4 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	75.00 $ (61.84 KY$)	145.54 $ (120.00 KY$)	+94.1 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.00 $ (9.07 KY$)	14.55 $ (12.00 KY$)	+32.3 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.00 $ (4.95 KY$)	7.88 $ (6.50 KY$)	+31.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.00 $ (5.77 KY$)	7.28 $ (6.00 KY$)	+4.0 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.22 $ (4.31 KY$)	6.82 $ (5.62 KY$)	+30.6 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.55 $ (2.11 KY$)	3.75 $ (3.09 KY$)	+46.8 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.08 $ (1.72 KY$)	3.16 $ (2.61 KY$)	+51.9 %
Markets	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.00 $ (3.30 KY$)	10.51 $ (8.66 KY$)	+162.8 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.29 $ (2.71 KY$)	4.98 $ (4.11 KY$)	+51.3 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.08 $ (1.72 KY$)	2.81 $ (2.31 KY$)	+34.7 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	4.16 $ (3.43 KY$)	8.87 $ (7.31 KY$)	+113.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.88 $ (4.85 KY$)	5.78 $ (4.77 KY$)	-1.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.51 $ (4.55 KY$)	8.09 $ (6.67 KY$)	+46.7 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.36 $ (6.07 KY$)	7.71 $ (6.36 KY$)	+4.8 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.39 $ (1.97 KY$)	5.21 $ (4.30 KY$)	+117.9 %
Banana (1 lb)	0.76 $ (0.63 KY$)	2.13 $ (1.76 KY$)	+180.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.04 $ (1.68 KY$)	3.78 $ (3.12 KY$)	+85.6 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.23 $ (1.84 KY$)	3.71 $ (3.06 KY$)	+66.8 %
Potato (1 lb)	1.33 $ (1.09 KY$)	2.63 $ (2.17 KY$)	+98.1 %
Onion (1 lb)	1.39 $ (1.15 KY$)	2.54 $ (2.09 KY$)	+82.2 %
Lettuce (1 head)	2.20 $ (1.82 KY$)	5.96 $ (4.92 KY$)	+170.7 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.22 $ (1.83 KY$)	3.19 $ (2.63 KY$)	+43.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (12.37 KY$)	24.26 $ (20.00 KY$)	+61.7 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.94 $ (1.60 KY$)	4.23 $ (3.49 KY$)	+117.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.59 $ (2.96 KY$)	5.56 $ (4.58 KY$)	+54.8 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	10.00 $ (8.25 KY$)	15.16 $ (12.50 KY$)	+51.6 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (2.06 KY$)	3.03 $ (2.50 KY$)	+21.3 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (53.59 KY$)	30.32 $ (25.00 KY$)	-53.4 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.75 $ (3.09 KY$)	18.19 $ (15.00 KY$)	+385.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.80 $ (2.31 KY$)	8.00 $ (6.60 KY$)	+185.8 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 $ (24.74 KY$)	30.32 $ (25.00 KY$)	+1.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3.51 $ (2.90 KY$)	6.69 $ (5.52 KY$)	+90.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	30,000.00 $ (24,735.72 KY$)	36,384.63 $ (30,000.00 KY$)	+21.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	25,965.89 $ (21,409.50 KY$)	35,390.12 $ (29,180.00 KY$)	+36.3 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	207.91 $ (171.42 KY$)	416.92 $ (343.76 KY$)	+100.5 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	57.21 $ (47.17 KY$)	98.43 $ (81.15 KY$)	+72.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	71.49 $ (58.95 KY$)	115.48 $ (95.21 KY$)	+61.5 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	46.58 $ (38.40 KY$)	153.87 $ (126.87 KY$)	+230.4 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	21.84 $ (18.01 KY$)	54.17 $ (44.67 KY$)	+148.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.19 $ (11.70 KY$)	18.19 $ (15.00 KY$)	+28.2 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,375.88 $ (1,134.45 KY$)	1,652.47 $ (1,362.50 KY$)	+20.1 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,628.80 $ (18,657.99 KY$)	24,094.20 $ (19,866.25 KY$)	+6.5 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	52.03 $ (42.90 KY$)	90.96 $ (75.00 KY$)	+74.8 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.61 $ (35.13 KY$)	71.25 $ (58.75 KY$)	+67.2 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	89.52 $ (73.81 KY$)	142.51 $ (117.50 KY$)	+59.2 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	113.27 $ (93.39 KY$)	143.11 $ (118.00 KY$)	+26.3 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,745.26 $ (1,439.00 KY$)	2,872.87 $ (2,368.75 KY$)	+64.6 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,438.70 $ (1,186.24 KY$)	2,327.10 $ (1,918.75 KY$)	+61.8 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,912.04 $ (2,401.05 KY$)	5,518.34 $ (4,550.00 KY$)	+89.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,400.30 $ (1,979.10 KY$)	4,764.65 $ (3,928.57 KY$)	+98.5 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	301.03 $ (248.21 KY$)	1,036.49 $ (854.61 KY$)	+244.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	252.05 $ (207.82 KY$)	788.33 $ (649.99 KY$)	+212.8 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Cayman Islands Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,338.12 $ (3,576.88 KY$)	6,885.17 $ (5,676.99 KY$)	+58.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.57	7.17	+9.0 %
Last update:	March 2025	March 2025
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