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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 - $5,500 per year |
Item | Approximate Price (CI$) |
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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
Check out the Weekly Specials at Foster's Food Fair