Cost of living
Hong Kong compared to Cayman Islands
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Overview comparison
Hong KongCayman Islands
Consumer prices in Cayman Islands are roughly 77% higher than in Hong Kong.
Cost of living
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,498 | 3,426 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,119 | 9,296 |
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| Without rent one person | 490 | 910 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,724 | 3,803 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 671 | 2,924.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,380 | 4,246.2 |
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| Food person | 355 | 877 |
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| Food family | 950 | 2,011 |
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| Transport person | 83 | 56.66 |
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| Transport family | 230 | 158.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 67 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 8 | 33.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84 | 73.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4 | 18.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 6.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 7.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0 | 4.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 744 | 2,610.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 532 | 2,256.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,000 | 5,353.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,278 | 4,744.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76 | 145.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90 | 215.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51 | 109.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 12 | 6.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,028 | 9,169 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 671 | 4,422 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0 | 2.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40% | 30.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12 | 23.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 4.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 10.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7 | 16.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14 | 16.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 14.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1 | 4.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0 | 1.78 |
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Other
| Item | Hong Kong | Cayman Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17 | 82.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4 | 20.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 12 | 91.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3 | 20.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18 | 103.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57 | 104.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 87 | 1,912.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,192 | 26,066 |
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