Cost of Living in Cayman Islands
Summary of cost of living in Cayman Islands:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $7,349.8 (KY$6,125.0), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $2,070.4 (KY$1,725.4), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cayman Islands is, on average, 72.0% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Cayman Islands is, on average, 100.8% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | KY$25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | KY$95.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | KY$12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | KY$6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KY$7.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | KY$5.92 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | KY$2.76 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | KY$2.31 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | KY$3.63 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | KY$3.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | KY$1.65 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | KY$6.30 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | KY$17.88 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | KY$7.38 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | KY$7.68 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | KY$2.86 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | KY$1.34 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | KY$2.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | KY$2.95 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | KY$1.58 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | KY$1.54 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | KY$3.04 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | KY$1.98 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | KY$20.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | KY$3.64 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | KY$4.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | KY$12.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | KY$2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | KY$67.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | KY$15.75 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | KY$5.15 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | KY$37.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | KY$1.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | KY$35,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | KY$32,200.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | KY$402.40 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | KY$97.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | KY$96.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | KY$167.89 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | KY$39.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | KY$16.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | KY$1,473.44 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | KY$22,025.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | KY$71.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | KY$62.83 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | KY$110.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | KY$122.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KY$2,488.89 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KY$1,920.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | KY$4,835.56 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | KY$3,883.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | KY$1,020.60 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | KY$591.26 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | KY$6,428.35 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.20 | |
Prices in Cayman Islands
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Last update: 24 August 2026
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Last update: 24 August 2026
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