Cost of Living in Cayman Islands
Summary of cost of living in Cayman Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 7,040.7$ (5,867.3KY$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,975.4$ (1,646.2KY$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cayman Islands is, on average, 68.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Cayman Islands is, on average, 84.5% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 21.50 KY$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 KY$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 KY$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.50 KY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 KY$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.62 KY$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.10 KY$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.61 KY$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.79 KY$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.68 KY$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.31 KY$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.38 KY$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.77 KY$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.67 KY$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.36 KY$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.30 KY$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.76 KY$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.12 KY$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.10 KY$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.17 KY$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.09 KY$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.92 KY$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.55 KY$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 KY$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.49 KY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.58 KY$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.50 KY$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 KY$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 17.50 KY$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 KY$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.60 KY$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 KY$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 KY$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,000.00 KY$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,180.00 KY$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 363.09 KY$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 101.88 KY$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 95.43 KY$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 148.51 KY$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 44.67 KY$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 KY$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,489.58 KY$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,988.33 KY$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.00 KY$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 58.75 KY$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.50 KY$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 118.00 KY$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,425.00 KY$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,894.44 KY$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,650.00 KY$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,928.57 KY$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 778.80 KY$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 683.33 KY$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,308.23 KY$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.85 |
Prices in Cayman Islands
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Last update: 12 November 2025
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Last update: 12 November 2025
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