Cayman second in global cost of living index
A new study ranks Cayman as the world’s second-most expensive jurisdiction, yet finds costs are mitigated by high local purchasing power.
The Cost of Living Index by Country 2026 is published by Numbeo, the world’s largest living cost database. Although it’s not an academic study and may contain inaccuracies, it claims to have almost 850,000 people around the world contributing data to the crowdsource model, which means it gives an interesting global perspective to ongoing concerns about costs in Cayman. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 24, 2026 07:05 PM