Cost of living comparison
Germany is 36.8% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 27.6% less in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 49.7% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 0.2% more in Germany
- Housing
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pay 55.0% less in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 59.9% less in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.6% less in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 20.8% less in Germany
Expenses including childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of Cayman Islands, you would:
pay 27.6% less for restaurants
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Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.60
KYD21.32
|
$14.04
€12.87
|
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.32
KYD11.09
|
$10.20
€9.34
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.73
KYD3.10
|
$2.80
€2.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.91
KYD2.42
|
$2.41
€2.21
|
|
pay 49.7% less for groceries
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.97
KYD4.14
|
$2.03
€1.86
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.42
KYD5.35
|
$6.71
€6.14
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.93
KYD9.10
|
$4.38
€4.01
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.59
KYD6.32
|
$3.41
€3.12
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.68
KYD4.73
|
$6.24
€5.71
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.21
KYD3.50
|
$1.28
€1.17
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.08
KYD1.73
|
$0.70
€0.64
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.17
KYD2.64
|
$0.97
€0.89
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.42
KYD2.84
|
$2.10
€1.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
$0.66
€0.61
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
$0.69
€0.63
|
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pay 0.2% more for transportation
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.65
KYD5.54
|
$7.07
€6.48
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.82
KYD24.84
|
$52.96
€48.51
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,788.85
KYD29,805.31
|
$28,807.86
€26,389.30
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$63.62
KYD52.99
|
$23.02
€21.09
|
|
pay 55.0% less for housing
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$111.35
KYD92.73
|
$48.22
€44.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,726.77
KYD2,270.88
|
$790.39
€724.04
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,977.92
KYD1,647.23
|
$625.27
€572.78
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$302.47
KYD251.90
|
$230.06
€210.75
|
|
pay 59.9% less for childcare
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,465.64
KYD1,220.60
|
$458.39
€419.91
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,139.68
KYD20,936.57
|
$12,308.95
€11,275.55
|
|
pay 44.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.56
KYD6.29
|
$4.42
€4.05
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.41
KYD5.34
|
$3.49
€3.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.12
KYD10.93
|
$8.74
€8.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$138.18
KYD115.08
|
$36.01
€32.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.89
KYD14.90
|
$12.80
€11.72
|
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pay 20.8% less for clothing
|
Cayman Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.47
KYD74.51
|
$82.34
€75.42
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$70.09
KYD58.37
|
$40.78
€37.35
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.30
KYD99.35
|
$91.59
€83.90
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$137.19
KYD114.25
|
$123.43
€113.07
|
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