How expensive is George Town compared to other cities?

George Town ranks #2 out of 558 cities globally, cheaper than 99.6% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 73.5 and local purchasing power is 140.6.

What is the average rent in George Town?

A 1-bedroom apartment in George Town city centre costs approximately USD 2,550 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 2,113 (saving 17%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,928.

Is George Town affordable to live in?

George Town is very expensive overall. Groceries are very expensive, restaurants are very expensive, and local purchasing power is very strong.

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands · #2 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in George Town

Very expensive — cheaper than 99.6% of cities worldwide

Ranked #2 of 558 cities · More expensive than 99.6% of cities worldwide

Very expensive

Cost of Living

Moderate

Rent

Very expensive

Groceries

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in George Town

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	USD 2,550/mo	USD 2,113/mo	17%
3-Bedroom	USD 4,928/mo	USD 3,993/mo	17%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in George Town

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$7.58	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.45	1 source
Bread (500g)	$4.76	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$10.63	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$14.70	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$12.00	1 source
Eggs (12)	$7.87	1 source
Milk (1L)	$2.61	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$4.57	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$7.06	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.58	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$21.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$7.58

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.45

Bread (500g)

$4.76

Local cheese (1kg)

$10.63

Chicken (1kg)

$14.70

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$12.00

Eggs (12)

$7.87

Milk (1L)

$2.61

Potatoes (1kg)

$4.57

Tomatoes (1kg)

$7.06

Water (1.5L)

$2.58

Wine (mid-range)

$21.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$5.81	1 source
McMeal	$13.50	1 source
Cheap meal	$25.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$95.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$5.81

McMeal

$13.50

Cheap meal

$25.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$95.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$120.83	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$62.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$115.00	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$59.40	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$120.83

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$62.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$115.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$59.40

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.50	1 source
Gym membership	$130.52	1 source

Cinema ticket

$15.50

Gym membership

$130.52

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$1.37	1 source
Taxi start	$15.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$67.50	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$1.37

Taxi start

$15.75

Monthly pass

$67.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$377.81	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$377.81

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

118.7 Very expensive

Rent

73.5 Moderate

Groceries

134.4 Very expensive

Restaurants

102.0 Very expensive

Purchasing Power

140.6 Very strong

Living in George Town: What to Expect

George Town is very expensive by global standards (ranked #2 of 558 cities), cheaper than 99.6% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are very expensive, while dining out is very expensive. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Cost of Living in George Town

Rent Prices in George Town

Prices of Goods & Services in George Town

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Cost Indices

Living in George Town: What to Expect

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