Cost of living comparison
Cayman Islands is 4.1 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 62.9% more in Cayman Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 2.4 times more in Cayman Islands
- Transportation
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pay 3.9 times more in Cayman Islands
- Housing
-
pay 2.6 times more in Cayman Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 13.9 times more in Cayman Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.5 times more in Cayman Islands
- Clothing
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pay 87.3% more in Cayman Islands
The cost of childcare, transportation, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing in Cayman Islands are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, childcare, transportation, and housing are significantly more expensive in Cayman Islands.
If you lived in Cayman Islands instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 62.9% more for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$25.60
KYD21.32
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$13.32
KYD11.10
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$3.73
KYD3.11
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$2.91
KYD2.42
|
|
pay 2.4 times more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$4.97
KYD4.14
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$6.42
KYD5.35
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$10.93
KYD9.11
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$7.59
KYD6.32
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$5.68
KYD4.73
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$4.21
KYD3.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$2.08
KYD1.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$3.17
KYD2.64
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$3.42
KYD2.85
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
|
pay 3.9 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$6.65
KYD5.54
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$29.82
KYD24.84
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$35,788.85
KYD29,808.28
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$63.62
KYD52.99
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$111.35
KYD92.74
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$2,726.77
KYD2,271.11
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$1,977.92
KYD1,647.39
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$302.47
KYD251.92
|
|
pay 13.9 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$1,465.64
KYD1,220.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$25,139.68
KYD20,938.66
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$7.56
KYD6.29
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$6.41
KYD5.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$13.12
KYD10.93
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$138.18
KYD115.09
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$17.89
KYD14.90
|
|
pay 87.3% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Cayman Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$89.47
KYD74.52
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$70.09
KYD58.37
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$119.30
KYD99.36
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$137.19
KYD114.27
|
|
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