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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 33.1% cheaper than Cayman Islands without rent, and 37.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 36.8% cheaper than Cayman Islands without rent, and 44.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$25.36 KYD 21.13
-20.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$145 KYD 120
-47.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$14.64 KYD 12.20
-21.65%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$6.89 KYD 5.74
-25.54%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$3.82 KYD 3.18
-31.68%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$3.21 KYD 2.68
-33.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$9.16 KYD 7.63
-32.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$7.30 KYD 6.08
-3.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.97 KYD 2.47
-63.64%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$5.53 KYD 4.60
-32.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$6.08 KYD 5.07
-24.84%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$8.22 KYD 6.85
-48.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$12.82 KYD 10.68
1.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$17.74 KYD 14.78
-31.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$16.70 KYD 13.91
-3.35%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$11.56 KYD 9.63
-54.07%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$4.78 KYD 3.98
-64.02%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$8.42 KYD 7.01
-45.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$7.93 KYD 6.61
-37.45%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$5.63 KYD 4.69
-46.71%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$5.64 KYD 4.70
-46.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$6.07 KYD 5.06
-64.09%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$3.13 KYD 2.61
-30.03%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$15.06 KYD 12.54
-32.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$23.99 KYD 19.99
-36.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$4.10 KYD 3.42
-51.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$5.44 KYD 4.53
-31.80%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$3.08 KYD 2.56
-19.48%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$30.32 KYD 25.26
110.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$17.92 KYD 14.92
-79.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$4.81 KYD 4.00
-63.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$59.9 KYD 49.87
-49.79%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.80 KYD 1.50
-46.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$35.4K KYD 29.5K
-14.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$35.4K KYD 29.5K
-25.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$426 KYD 354
-51.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$95.9 KYD 79.9
-40.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$119 KYD 98.8
-39.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$154 KYD 128
-70.18%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$54.6 KYD 45.49
-59.26%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$17.98 KYD 14.98
-21.41%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$1,650 KYD 1,375
-16.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$25.7K KYD 21.4K
-13.53%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$91.2 KYD 76.0
-42.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$70.5 KYD 58.8
-39.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$142 KYD 118
-36.61%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$144 KYD 120
-20.46%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$2,829 KYD 2,357
-38.39%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$2,330 KYD 1,941
-38.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$5,646 KYD 4,703
-50.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$4,805 KYD 4,002
-50.67%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$12.9K KYD 10.8K
-74.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$7,658 KYD 6,379
-65.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Cayman Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$7,392 KYD 6,158
-42.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
7.54
-13.66%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Cayman Islands: January 13, 2026

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