I am a 27 year old male that will potentially be moving to the Cayman Islands within the next few months but have a few unanswered questions I need answered before I make the final decision. What is the average monthly rent for a place on the island? I do not need a luxury apartment. I just need something basic initially until I get on my feet. What is the cost of additional levies such as water, electricity etc. is it essential for one to own a car on the island or is the public transport sufficient and affordable in order to get around. If a car needs to be purchased, what is the going rate for a vehicle? From my research up until this point it seems like the greatest chance of work initially is via temp work with the option for a permanent position. What is the average monthly salary or hourly wage for temp work? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Russell

First, read "New Resident Cayman" online magazine. Then you will have some context in which to ask your questions.

Thank you for the advice

Hi I have been here 18 months although I came with my partner. I will assume you will be working in GT if so a one bed decent apartment will set you back between $1,000-$1,500 per month. Electric and water set aside $100-$150 although once you get settled you will lower this. You will need a car for such a rich country they have three times the available expenditure per head than the USA they have no reliable public transport. Cars well expect to pay $3,000 for a half decent one it will still be nothing like in the UK and if someone can recommend a reliable mechanic take one to have a look? Ecay trade is the place to look for bargains

Here is an extract from the New Resident magazine:
We are often asked how many days, as a visitor, one can stay in the Cayman Islands. Under the law a person that has no other basis to enter the Cayman Islands (i.e. a Work Permit) and with no right to residence may be admitted as visitors for up to a total of six months, with extensions permissible thereafter. However, the reality (except for residential property owners) is very different! The norm is that someone arrives in Cayman and is given 30 days to stay. If they want to stay longer then they have to go to the Department of Immigration (before their time runs out), fill out an extension form and pay CI$50 for the first extension and CI$100 for all further extensions. Whether or not an extension is granted will depend on a multitude of factors including importantly whether or not the visitor is able to demonstrate an ability to support themselves without working.

You've never said what line of work you're in. That will affect what kind of a welcome you will get here.