How Cayman Islands compares across key indices
Cost of Living
140 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
72/100
Healthcare
71/100
Quality of Life
156/200
How far your money goes in Cayman Islands
Cost of Living
140
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
105
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
140
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
147
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Cayman Islands - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
72/100
Crime Index
17/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Cayman Islands has 2 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $2,774 in West Bay to $3,144 in George Town. West Bay leads on safety, scoring 76/100. West Bay ranks highest for quality of life at 147/200.
West Bay
$2,774/mo
West Bay
76/100
West Bay
147/200
George Town
72/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Town | $3,144 | 74/100 | 145/200 | 72/100 | 45 |
| West Bay | $2,774 | 76/100 | 147/200 | 67/100 | 42 |
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Healthcare system overview for Cayman Islands
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Cayman Islands
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Common questions about living in Cayman Islands, answered with data
Cayman Islands has a cost of living index of 140 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $3,144 in George Town.
Cayman Islands has a safety index of 72/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, George Town scores highest on safety at 74/100.
George Town ranks highest for quality of life in Cayman Islands, scoring 145/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $3,144/mo for a single person.
Cayman Islands scores 71/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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