Cost of Living Comparison Between Cayman Islands and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Cayman Islands and China
😐 Solo nomad: Cayman Islands is 265.1% more expensive than China without rent, and 463.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Cayman Islands is 277.3% more expensive than China without rent, and 450.6% more expensive with rent.
🍽 Eating Out
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$26.18 KYD 21.81
$2.82 ¥19.48
828.37%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$143 KYD 119
$23.62 ¥163
505.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.25 KYD 11.87
$4.97 ¥34.30
186.72%
Cappuccino
$6.57 KYD 5.47
$3.14 ¥21.63
109.24%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.78 KYD 3.15
$0.44 ¥3.06
759.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 KYD 2.67
$0.27 ¥1.84
1088.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.85 KYD 7.37
$0.93 ¥6.39
851.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.24 KYD 6.03
$2.08 ¥14.35
248.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.95 KYD 2.46
$1.84 ¥12.68
60.33%
White Bread (500g)
$5.54 KYD 4.62
$1.62 ¥11.15
241.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$6.22 KYD 5.18
$0.96 ¥6.61
547.92%
Eggs
$8.34 KYD 6.95
$1.56 ¥10.74
434.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.58 KYD 10.48
$13.18 ¥90.9
-4.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$17.81 KYD 14.84
$3.21 ¥22.11
454.83%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.85 KYD 14.04
$10.89 ¥75.2
54.73%
Apples (1kg)
$11.19 KYD 9.32
$1.77 ¥12.18
532.20%
Banana (1kg)
$4.75 KYD 3.96
$1.25 ¥8.62
280.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$8.48 KYD 7.06
$1.52 ¥10.51
457.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$8.16 KYD 6.80
$1.15 ¥7.94
609.57%
Potato (1kg)
$5.69 KYD 4.74
$0.76 ¥5.27
648.68%
Onion (1kg)
$5.40 KYD 4.49
$0.89 ¥6.13
506.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$5.83 KYD 4.85
$0.61 ¥4.24
855.74%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$3.10 KYD 2.59
$0.54 ¥3.71
474.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$15.10 KYD 12.58
$3.38 ¥23.29
346.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$23.82 KYD 19.85
$11.67 ¥80.5
104.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.21 KYD 3.51
$0.78 ¥5.38
439.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.47 KYD 4.56
$1.67 ¥11.52
227.54%
🚌 Getting Around
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.07 KYD 2.56
$0.43 ¥2.97
613.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$29.59 KYD 24.65
$20.93 ¥144
41.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$18.14 KYD 15.11
$1.41 ¥9.72
1186.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$5.00 KYD 4.16
$0.35 ¥2.44
1328.57%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$59.3 KYD 49.39
$6.48 ¥44.71
814.97%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.80 KYD 1.50
$1.16 ¥8.03
55.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.5K KYD 30.4K
$19.3K ¥132.9K
89.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.1K KYD 29.2K
$17.0K ¥117.2K
106.62%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$428 KYD 356
$51.3 ¥354
734.72%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$97.8 KYD 81.5
$9.84 ¥67.9
893.90%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$115 KYD 96.2
$11.49 ¥79.3
905.05%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$154 KYD 128
$40.28 ¥278
281.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$53.5 KYD 44.57
$14.78 ¥102
262.04%
Cinema Ticket
$18.08 KYD 15.06
$6.41 ¥44.24
182.06%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,662 KYD 1,385
$403 ¥2,783
312.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$25.9K KYD 21.6K
$17.9K ¥123.3K
44.85%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.0 KYD 75.8
$45.91 ¥317
98.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$71.7 KYD 59.7
$32.39 ¥223
121.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$143 KYD 119
$71.2 ¥492
100.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$143 KYD 119
$74.0 ¥510
93.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,925 KYD 2,436
$436 ¥3,008
570.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,300 KYD 1,916
$254 ¥1,750
806.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$5,647 KYD 4,704
$900 ¥6,210
527.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$4,769 KYD 3,973
$548 ¥3,781
770.35%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$13.0K KYD 10.8K
$5,140 ¥35.5K
152.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$7,666 KYD 6,386
$2,676 ¥18.5K
186.52%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cayman Islands
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,381 KYD 6,148
$1,024 ¥7,068
620.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.54
4.06
85.71%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Cayman Islands: March 1, 2026
Last update for China: March 3, 2026
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