Cost of living comparison

Cayman Islands

compared to

District of Columbia, USA

District of Columbia vs. Cayman Islands Cost of Living Summary

District of Columbia is 1.0% more expensive than Cayman Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 3.8% less in District of Columbia
Groceries: pay 26.9% less in District of Columbia
Transportation: pay 10.7% more in District of Columbia
Housing: pay 22.0% less in District of Columbia
Childcare: pay 73.4% more in District of Columbia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.6% less in District of Columbia
Clothing: pay 12.8% less in District of Columbia

The cost of childcare and transportation in District of Columbia are more expensive than in Cayman Islands. Expenses including groceries, housing, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in District of Columbia.

District of Columbia vs. Cayman Islands Cost Breakdown

If you lived in District of Columbia instead of Cayman Islands, you would:

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pay 3.8% less for restaurants

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$25.98 KYD21.60	$25.00	-3.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.39 KYD11.14	$12.00	-10.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.43 KYD2.85	$3.20	-6.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.64 KYD2.19	$2.79	+5.7%
Average			-3.8%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.9% less for groceries

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Bread 1 loaf	$5.68 KYD4.72	$4.43	-22.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.40 KYD4.49	$8.04	+48.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.94 KYD9.93	$4.19	-64.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.93 KYD6.60	$4.55	-42.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.20 KYD5.98	$7.74	+7.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.75 KYD3.95	$2.95	-37.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.05 KYD1.70	$0.92	-55.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.53 KYD2.93	$2.20	-37.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.46 KYD2.88	$3.00	-13.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.40 KYD2.00	$1.35	-44.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.51 KYD2.09	$1.64	-34.9%
Average			-26.9%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of groceries

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pay 10.7% more for transportation

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.42 KYD5.34	$3.53	-45.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.99 KYD24.94	$77.50	+158.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,985.79 KYD29,922.26	$35,699.74	-0.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$55.34 KYD46.01	$16.73	-69.8%
Average			+10.7%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of transportation

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pay 22.0% less for housing

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$110.43 KYD91.82	$69.41	-37.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,734.92 KYD2,274.09	$2,568.48	-6.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,947.14 KYD1,619.05	$2,088.16	+7.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$305.30 KYD253.85	$146.54	-52.0%
Average			-22.0%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of housing

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pay 73.4% more for childcare

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,591.04 KYD1,322.95	$2,650.00	+66.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$22,294.31 KYD18,537.76	$40,166.67	+80.2%
Average			+73.4%

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pay 11.6% less for entertainment and sports

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$8.40 KYD6.98	$8.00	-4.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.53 KYD5.43	$6.07	-7.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.39 KYD11.97	$13.00	-9.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$147.84 KYD122.93	$103.76	-29.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.99 KYD14.96	$16.75	-6.9%
Average			-11.6%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 12.8% less for clothing

	Cayman Islands	District of Columbia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$74.97 KYD62.34	$76.00	+1.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$70.47 KYD58.60	$48.40	-31.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$127.28 KYD105.84	$104.31	-18.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$137.95 KYD114.70	$133.22	-3.4%
Average			-12.8%

Cayman Islands vs. District of Columbia - Cost of clothing

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