Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cayman Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Cayman Islands

🙂 Solo nomad: United States is 35.2% cheaper than Cayman Islands without rent, and 36.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 38.7% cheaper than Cayman Islands without rent, and 42.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$25.63 KYD 21.02
-20.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$145 KYD 119
-48.86%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$14.71 KYD 12.06
-21.89%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$6.58 KYD 5.4
-22.64%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$3.7 KYD 3.04
-31.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$3.19 KYD 2.61
-33.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$8.84 KYD 7.25
-31.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$7.33 KYD 6.01
-3.14%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.87 KYD 2.35
-62.37%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$5.67 KYD 4.65
-34.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$6.03 KYD 4.94
-22.89%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$8.34 KYD 6.84
-49.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$12.62 KYD 10.35
1.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$17.91 KYD 14.69
-31.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$16.88 KYD 13.84
-4.74%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$11.6 KYD 9.51
-53.36%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$4.64 KYD 3.81
-62.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$8.4 KYD 6.89
-47.98%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$8.02 KYD 6.58
-38.40%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$5.91 KYD 4.84
-51.27%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$5.68 KYD 4.66
-45.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$5.9 KYD 4.84
-61.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$3.02 KYD 2.47
-26.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$14.96 KYD 12.27
-32.55%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$23.58 KYD 19.33
-37.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$4.31 KYD 3.54
-55.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$5.45 KYD 4.47
-35.05%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$3.06 KYD 2.51
-16.34%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$30.52 KYD 25.02
109.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$18.25 KYD 14.97
-79.12%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$4.97 KYD 4.07
-64.39%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$59.8 KYD 49.05
-49.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.73 KYD 1.41
-45.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$36.5K KYD 29.9K
-17.89%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$34.4K KYD 28.2K
-25.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$433 KYD 355
-51.85%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$97.9 KYD 80.2
-40.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$115 KYD 94.6
-38.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$154 KYD 127
-70.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$53.5 KYD 43.88
-58.42%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$17.95 KYD 14.72
-21.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$1,671 KYD 1,370
-17.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$26.6K KYD 21.8K
-15.89%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$91.4 KYD 74.9
-43.62%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$71.1 KYD 58.3
-40.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$144 KYD 118
-38.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$141 KYD 116
-21.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$2,908 KYD 2,384
-40.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$2,267 KYD 1,859
-36.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$5,618 KYD 4,606
-49.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$4,777 KYD 3,917
-50.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$10.2K KYD 8,368
-68.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$8,929 KYD 7,322
-70.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$6,370 KYD 5,224
-32.30%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
7.54
-13.66%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Cayman Islands: October 27, 2025

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