Prices and Cost of Living in Cayman Islands

Food and beverage prices in Cayman Islands

Popular food products found on store shelves in Cayman Islands include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 4.62 KYD (5.54 USD) for a kilo of onions to 14.02 KYD (16.82 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 5.1 KYD (6.12 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.65 KYD (5.58 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 3.88 KYD (4.65 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 9.48 KYD (11.37 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 2.55 KYD (3.06 USD). Dairy prices in Cayman Islands, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2.42 KYD (2.9 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 10.51 KYD (12.61 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 14.7 KYD (17.63 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 7.27 KYD (8.72 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 6.75 KYD (8.1 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Cayman Islands vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 5.62 KYD (6.74 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3.11 KYD (3.73 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 12 KYD (14.39 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 120 KYD (144 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 18 KYD (21.59 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Cayman Islands?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2.25 KYD (2.7 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 15 KYD (17.99 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 15 KYD (17.99 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 4.1 KYD (4.92 USD).

Fuel prices in Cayman Islands

Average fuel prices in Cayman Islands are 1.21 KYD (1.45 USD) per liter of gasoline and 1.11 KYD (1.33 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cayman Islands?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Cayman Islands varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1794 KYD (2152 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 2313 KYD (2774 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 8384 KYD (10056 USD) per square meter.