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Cayman Islands🇰🇾

At a Glance

How Cayman Islands compares across key indices

Quality of Life156Safety72Healthcare71Affordability140ClimateClean Air

Cost of Living

140 vs NYC

100 = NYC

Safety Index

72/100

Healthcare

71/100

Quality of Life

156/200

Cost of Living

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

Safety & Crime

Low Risk

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

Walking Safety

Daytime100
Nighttime100

0 point drop from day to night

Cities in Cayman Islands

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.

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West Bay

$2,774/mo

Safest

West Bay

76/100

Best Quality of Life

West Bay

147/200

Best Healthcare

George Town

72/100

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CityMonthly CostSafetyQuality of LifeHealthcarePollution
George Town$3,14474/100145/20072/10045
West Bay$2,77476/100147/20067/10042

Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.

Compare Cities Side by Side

Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life

Families

Schools

12 verified school profiles across 5 cities in Cayman Islands — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.

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Cayman Brac High School

Verified

Cayman BracAges varyContact school

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International Curriculum
Cambridge International School

Cayman International School

Verified

Location variesAges varyContact school

Website
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma

Cayman Prep and High School

Verified

Grand CaymanAges varyContact school

Website
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School

CF School

Verified

George TownAges varyContact school

Website
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School

Clifton Hunter High School

Verified

Grand CaymanAges varyContact school

Website
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School

Grace Christian Academy

Verified

West BayAges varyContact school

International Curriculum
Ap Course Ledger

School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.

Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Cayman Islands

Healthcare71Safety72Quality of Life156
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Environment

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Cayman Islands

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Cayman Islands, answered with data

What is the cost of living in Cayman Islands?

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.

Is Cayman Islands safe for expats?

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.

What is the best city in Cayman Islands for expats and digital nomads?

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.

How good is healthcare in Cayman Islands?

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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