Travel budget and cost of living in the Cayman Islands how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: calculate your travel budget
Cayman Islands: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Cayman Islands for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 123 for 2 ppl.
- $ 28 per person
- $ 13 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2812* (2352 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 326 for 2 ppl.
- $ 69 per person
- $ 39 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 8075* (6734 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 416 for 2 ppl.
- $ 127 per person
- $ 96 per person
- $ 37 per person
Total budget:
$ 13056* (10878 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in the Cayman Islands in 2024
Cost of living: Cayman Islands VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Cayman Islands in 2024 is 81% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in the Cayman Islands by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Cayman Islands compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Cayman Islands | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| North Side | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in North Side |
| Bodden Town | 2% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bodden Town |
| Seven Mile Beach | 13% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Seven Mile Beach |
Local prices in the Cayman Islands by expense type
Cayman Islands: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Cayman Islands is 45% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 31/person
($ 12 to $ 49)
($ 12 to $ 49)
51% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203 course dinner
$ 73/person
($ 49 to $ 75)
($ 49 to $ 75)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 11 to $ 18)
($ 11 to $ 18)
31% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Local beer
$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 9.5)
($ 3.6 to $ 9.5)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 5.4 for 330ml
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Cappuccino
$ 6.5/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 7.2)
($ 3.9 to $ 7.2)
27% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Fizzy drink
$ 3.6/can
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Cayman Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Cayman Islands is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 123 to $ 782)
($ 123 to $ 782)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1752-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 166 to $ 495)
($ 166 to $ 495)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1593-star hotel
$ 485/night
($ 280 to $ 850)
($ 280 to $ 850)
110% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2314-star hotel
$ 346/night
($ 137 to $ 735)
($ 137 to $ 735)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3125-star hotel
$ 554/night
($ 305 to $ 982)
($ 305 to $ 982)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 477Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 123/month
($ 123 to $ 781)
($ 123 to $ 781)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166Room with kitchen
$ 691/month
($ 601 to $ 895)
($ 601 to $ 895)
184% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244Hotel with swimming pool
$ 683/month
($ 565 to $ 922)
($ 565 to $ 922)
221% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213Cottage or guest house
$ 123/month
($ 123 to $ 781)
($ 123 to $ 781)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Family room
$ 749/month
($ 628 to $ 988)
($ 628 to $ 988)
251% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Cayman Islands: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the Cayman Islands is 82% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)
183% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 5.2/500g
($ 3 to $ 7.2)
($ 3 to $ 7.2)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 6.2/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 7.9)
($ 4.8 to $ 7.9)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Eggs
$ 8.3/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 12)
($ 3.6 to $ 12)
129% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 28)
($ 4.3 to $ 28)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 10/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 16)
($ 3.3 to $ 16)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 11)
($ 3.6 to $ 11)
74% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 6.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 11)
($ 2.4 to $ 11)
128% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 3
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Cayman Islands: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the Cayman Islands is 118% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 6/km
($ 3.8 to $ 12)
($ 3.8 to $ 12)
245% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Cayman Islands: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the Cayman Islands is 82% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 19/ticket
($ 19 to $ 22)
($ 19 to $ 22)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 55/hr
($ 31 to $ 121)
($ 31 to $ 121)
135% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Cayman Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the Cayman Islands is 91% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 12 to $ 21)
($ 12 to $ 21)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 113
($ 61 to $ 169)
($ 61 to $ 169)
111% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 99
($ 49 to $ 181)
($ 49 to $ 181)
128% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
New York City → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 478
(fair price: $ 365)
(fair price: $ 365)
London → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 877)
(fair price: $ 877)
Montreal → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 505
(fair price: $ 426)
(fair price: $ 426)
Toronto → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 517
(fair price: $ 409)
(fair price: $ 409)
Los Angeles → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 614
(fair price: $ 494)
(fair price: $ 494)
Chicago → Georgetown (Grand Cayman)
$ 615
(fair price: $ 493)
(fair price: $ 493)
About the information on the cost of living in the Cayman Islands
The information about the cost of living in the Cayman Islands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the Cayman Islands updated on 20-07-2024.
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