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Revision as of 15:39, 29 November 2006

Living costs

Below are some approximate guide figures as to how much it would cost to live on Cayman: (in CI$ per month). Allow about 3 months costs for deposits

1 bed apartment $800 - $1,500
2 bed/2 bath apartment $1,200 - $5,000
3 bed $2,000 - $5,000
TV $50 - (depends on package of channels)
Water $30 - $60
Electricity $80 - $250 (for a 1-bed apartment, more if you run the AC)
Telephone $40 - (mainly local calls, internet extra, $400 deposit)
Medical Insurance $90 - (bare minimum - very limited benefits)
PO Box rental from $75/year depending on size
Food $500 (for a family of three)
Car $2,000 + insurance ($500) + car tax ($180) (for a very basic runaround!)
Schooling (Government Run) $250 - $500/term plus $50-$150 book rental
Schooling (Private) $4,000 - $5,500 per year


Prices for basic items (July 2006)
Item Approximate Price (CI$)
5lb bag white potatoes $2.69
3lb bag yellow onions $1.49
1lb jumbo slicing tomatoes $3.89
1lb Red Delicious apples $1.49
1lb fresh cabbage $0.69
5lb bag sweet oranges $3.29
Jumbo seeded red grapes $2.29/lb
Beef loin T-bone steak $10.99/lb
Salmon fillets $6.99/lb
Boneless/skinless chicken breasts $5.49/lb
Uncooked bone-in turkey breast $1.59
Honey Ham $4.99/lb
8oz sliced bacon $2.99
Pork loin chops $2.59/lb
#2 lobster tails $14.99/lb
Salad shrimp $6.99/lb
Lender bagels $1.89
Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat bread $2.09/loaf
2lb Pilsbury All Purpose Flour $1.35/bag
Dozen large eggs $1.25
Kraft 8oz Strong Cheddar Cheese $2.99
64oz Tropicana Homestyle Orange Juice $4.45
12-pack 12oz Pepsi etc $5.95
10.5oz pizza $2.25
18oz Kellogg's Corn Flakes $3.79
Paper Towels $0.69/roll
Soft 'n Gentle 24 Roll Bath Tissue $9.69
63oz Gain powder detergent $7.49
Milk $5.29/gallon
7oz (200g) Nescafé Classic $5.99
Gas $4.60/gallon
Beer $32.00/case
Cigarettes $30.00/200

Postal Rates Postcards (to US) $0.25 Postcards (to UK/Europe) $0.25 Letters per half ounce (to US) $0.75 Letters per half ounce (to UK/Europe) $0.80


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