Cost of living comparison
Central African Republic is 19.6% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 41.3% less in Central African Republic
- Groceries
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pay 29.2% less in Central African Republic
- Transportation
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pay 39.6% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
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pay 2.9% less in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 64.3% less in Central African Republic
Expenses including entertainment and sports, restaurants, groceries, and housing are lower in Central African Republic.
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Cayman Islands, you would:
pay 41.3% less for restaurants
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.60
KYD21.29
|
$8.17
FCFA4,718
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.32
KYD11.08
|
$12.25
FCFA7,077
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.73
KYD3.10
|
$2.04
FCFA1,180
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.91
KYD2.42
|
$1.63
FCFA944
|
|
pay 29.2% less for groceries
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.97
KYD4.14
|
$2.86
FCFA1,651
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.42
KYD5.34
|
$3.06
FCFA1,769
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.93
KYD9.09
|
$17.01
FCFA9,823
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.59
KYD6.31
|
$3.59
FCFA2,076
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.68
KYD4.72
|
$4.08
FCFA2,354
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.21
KYD3.50
|
$0.74
FCFA428
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.08
KYD1.73
|
$0.74
FCFA428
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.17
KYD2.63
|
$2.96
FCFA1,712
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.42
KYD2.84
|
$2.22
FCFA1,284
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
$1.85
FCFA1,070
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
$2.59
FCFA1,498
|
|
pay 39.6% more for transportation
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.65
KYD5.53
|
$9.28
FCFA5,358
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.82
KYD24.80
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,788.85
KYD29,763.94
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$63.62
KYD52.91
|
?? | |
pay 2.9% less for housing
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$111.35
KYD92.60
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,726.77
KYD2,267.73
|
$1,984.60
FCFA1,146,164
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,977.92
KYD1,644.94
|
$2,402.03
FCFA1,387,242
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$302.47
KYD251.55
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,465.64
KYD1,218.90
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,139.68
KYD20,907.51
|
?? |
pay 64.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.56
KYD6.28
|
$2.86
FCFA1,651
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.41
KYD5.33
|
$2.45
FCFA1,415
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.12
KYD10.91
|
$4.08
FCFA2,359
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$138.18
KYD114.92
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.89
KYD14.88
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Cayman Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.47
KYD74.41
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$70.09
KYD58.29
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.30
KYD99.21
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$137.19
KYD114.10
|
?? |
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