cost of food

[rickyrajat]

how much does it normally cost to eat per day provided you dont cook...lets say four meals (eg: chicken burger w/ fries and drink)

i heard living in grandcaymans is expensive...$7 for milk

just trying to estimate how much i'll be spending

[azulpanther]

lets says a chicken burger with fries, eventhough i havetn seen a chicken burger around. the cheapest hamburger with fries i;ve seen is at wendy's and burger king. Same prices as in the US but remember to add the conversion rate. One cayman dollar = 1.25. most other places, restuarant type places ranges from 7 bucks to 12 bucks a plate

[funnymedgirl]

Hi,

I just read your post and I recommend that you learn how to cook before coming to med school...and I am not trying to sound judgemental...just trying to look out for your best interest...take my advice as I am finishing my 5th semester in Cayman currently...

In all honesty, if you eat out all the time in Grand Cayman, one of two things will happen:

1. You will go broke from spending about 20-30 CI dollars a day from eating outside...
Ex. There is a place called "Eats Cafe/Legendz bar" right next door to school...the food is ok, I guess...the minimum price that you will spend there is $10 CI for lunch because almost everything is $8.95 CI on the menu, whether you get a chicken sandwich, hamburger, quesdilla, etc.

You could eat fast food and save money, but then you will have to compromise your health...

2. You will gain alot of weight from eating outside food...

Solution?? I would go to Foster's once or 2x a week and see what they have on weekly sales...today, they had canned tuna for 49 cents and Yoplait yogurt for 59 cents...I always buy alot of their fruits and veggies and make various salads...if you like rice, then you could bring a rice cooker from home and just buy some cheap rice (I recommend Basmati) and then cook it one day and make enough for 3 or 4 days...healthy and student-friendly :)

Hope this helps and I wish you all the best in med school!! PM me if you have any questions...

[SMU-Info]

If you decide to try cooking, take a look at this link. It might help you get an idea on prices.

http://www.fosters-iga.com/index.php

[stookie]

At prices like those I could eat like a king!!! :p

[wordman30]

Yup,

I remember those Easy Mac and ***** noodle days! Oh... The life!

[mdr72]

it looks like it costs the same as I am paying now!!! Where the $8 milk and $6 coke I keep being told about???

[GoodDoc]

If you decide to try cooking, take a look at this link. It might help you get an idea on prices.

http://www.fosters-iga.com/index.php

from http://www.fosters-iga.com/storespecials.php

There are some coupons here!

[stookie]

Duck breast?? What?? No Chicken??

[GoodDoc]

Duck breast?? What?? No Chicken??

I got from http://www.cayman.org/wench/shopping.htm.

It is outdated but still good.



1/2 gallon of 1% milk CI$2.45 US$ 3.06
12-pack Coke (12 oz. cans) 6.09 7.61
2 litre bottle of Coke or Pepsi 1.99 2.48
1/2 gallon Minute Made Pure Premium orange juice 3.85 4.81
32 oz. V-8 Juice 2.45 3.06
1 lb. loaf Holsum Butter Loaf bread 2.13 2.66
10 oz. box Nabisco Wheat Thins 2.99 3.73
18 oz. Peter Pan peanut butter 2.79 3.48
8 oz. Kraft N.Y. sharp cheddar cheese 3.05 3.81
1 lb. boneless N.Y. strip steak 7.99 9.98
1 lb. ground chuck 1.89 2.36
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts 3.99 4.98
1 lb. Idaho baking potatoes .69 .86
8-16 oz. bag assorted types Dole salads 2.99 3.73
1 head Dole iceberg lettuce 1.09 1.36
6.5 oz. bag Lays Classic potato chips 2.35 2.93
6 oz. bag Lays Baked Potato Crisps 2.17 2.71
16 oz. bag Keebler Chocolate Lovers Chips Deluxe cookies 3.29 4.11

[SMU-Info]

That's from 1998 so it is 8 years outdated. If you look in the New Resident guide you get with your acceptance packet you can see general prices on page 55. We also have a link to the guide on our website under Cayman Island Links.

[onelifetolive]

Grocery Cost from 2006 NEW RESIDENT Welcome Book

CI $ US $
Bagels-6 0.89 1.09
Batteries 6.99 8.52
Beer (x6) 9.50 11.59
Bread 2.25 2.74
Cake mix 2.29 2.79
Cereals (18oz Kellogs) 4.49 5.48
Chicken (whole roaster) 8.00 9.76
coke (x6) 3.29 4.01
coffea (11 oz) 3.69 4.50
eggs (x6) 4.75 5.79
ice-cream (Haagen Daz) 4.79 5.84
Laundry detergent 11.39 13.89
Milk (1/2 gallon) 2.99 3.65
pasta sauce (10 oz bottle) 3.57 4.35
shampoo (12 fl oz) 4.99 6.09
rib eye beef (x3) 10.99 13.40
soap (x2) 2.79 3.40
still water (1.5 L Evian) 1.99 2.43
Toilet paper (x4) 1.75 2.13
Tuna (can 6oz) 2.19 2.76
wine (750ml) 15.00 18.29
yoghurt (200gm) 1.29 1.57
sugar (2lb) 0.99 1.21
peanut butter (medium) 2.99 3.65
toothpaste (6.4 oz tube) 4.39 5.35

[stookie]

Grocery Cost from 2006 NEW RESIDENT Welcome Book

CI $ US $

Beer (x6) 9.50 11.59

That's alot for a six pack!! :shock:

[Jeep23Guy]

That's alot for a six pack!! :shock:

Buy a case and it's only $36CI (corona)...

Not that I would know

[stookie]

Buy a case and it's only $36CI (corona)...

Not that I would know

At prices like that, it would be better if I ship my brewing equipment down and make it myself ( it cost about 20 cents per beer) Only problem: I need a stove and a cool dark spot.

[carebearmi6]

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[AzDaku]

they is a wholesale place on the island next to the airport, its pretty cheap, just like a costco. its been a year since i have been on the island, but i can help you out.

[Jeep23Guy]

Wholesale place = last transaction on Carebear's credit card statement...

Priced Right is good if you need like 6 cans of pringles or 50 granola bars (which I do). They have some pretty good deals and some stuff that is about the same price. The only thing that they really save you a lot of money on is cokes and other soft drinks. If you drink coke, buy it by the case at priced right.

[carebearmi6]

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[Laurie S]

Grocery Cost from 2006 NEW RESIDENT Welcome Book

CI $ US $
ice-cream (Haagen Daz) 4.79 5.84


I know!! $6.00 for a small pint! :shock: .................and for that price you would think that I would stop buying it before exams. Although........I haven't made it to Baskin Robbins yet (good for me!).:)

[stookie]

On a more important note: what is the cost of liquor and beer in the island?

[thatguy]

On a more important note: what is the cost of liquor and beer in the island?
at the liquor store its...
case of Corona about $35CI
liter captain morgan $28CI
liter local rum $20

i dont drink much else but over all a little more than in the states, so buy at the duty free shops in the airport every trip here. only problem is that you can only bring a liter thru customs without having to pay duty. make sure all friends or family that visit stock up for you.

[neil]

good question stookie,
its an essential when we want to just relax!
neil

[stookie]

Any coconut trees nearby the dorms?? Free chaser!!

[GoodDoc]

Any coconut trees nearby the dorms?? Free chaser!!

Are you ready to pick it up??;)

[stookie]

I can try, If i fail, I'll buy soda!

[carebearmi6]

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