Live and Work in Paradise - Cayman Islands FAQs

I get asked a lot of questions about living in the Cayman Islands. These are the questions I get the most as a resident, as well as those I think you should be asking.

My previous video, "FAQs about Living In & Moving To the Cayman Islands," was released over four years ago. In that time I've been asked many questions. Most frequently, "How much money can I make?" But also questions on where to live, transport, what the job market is like and getting permanent residence. I wanted to take this opportunity to answer those most asked and also show off our beautiful island with every shot.

If you have more questions I'll answer them in the comments below.

Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:10 – How much money can I make in Cayman, and is it enough?
0:44 – What is the minimum wage in the Cayman Islands?
0:50 – What to expect for different professions.
1:39 – The Cost of Living in the Cayman Islands.
2:25 – What careers are in high demand in the Cayman Islands?
2:44 – Finding a job to join your partner.
3:03 – Where is the best place to live in the Cayman Islands?
4:29 – Traffic, alternative and public transport.
5:18 – How do I get permanent residence or citizenship in the Cayman Islands?
5:55 – What should I bring when moving to Cayman?
6:03 – Shopping in and shipping to the Cayman Islands.
6:14 – What clothes should I bring?
6:29 – Personal Banking.
6:47 – Living with hurricanes.
7:45 – Quick Fire Questions.


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Live and Work in Paradise - Cayman Islands FAQs 2022

[aydinoverseas]

I watched your video till the end. Very informative and well thought of. Here's to the hours you spent editing! Great video.

[odetewilliams]

Excellent cinematography and very informative. Great work 🙏🏻.

[rjj]

This has been a big eye opener.

Watching from SA where pay is lower and tax is high, you see the large pay cheque numbers but don't realise that it does not necessarily result in a lifestyle change because of the cost of living.

A South African earning a fraction of the Cayman salary and paying tons in tax can still afford to own stunning property and spend comfortably on luxuries like eating out.

[cw]

im on the island now with my wife under the global concierge program, will be here until april 2024, thank u for the inspiration. theres not a lot of vlogs out there sharing experiences from cayman islands

[JayneHart-qkmb]

Actually a very good video. Full of information. And to those who bring their kids here, please keep in mind private school fees and health insurance for your kids. Both of these expenses calculated to $100k for me, for 1 child

[OurBeachyLife]

Worth watching till the end! Great Work! As a creator myself, I can imagine the level of film making and editing this video must have required. Rooster crowing at 1:17 was something that all residents can relate to 😉

[LindsayDaly]

Loved to see the puppy hanging out and chilling with you. What a good boy! I literally just started the wiring on my van....maybe I should move to Cayman and make bank as an electrician lmao 💀 always love to see another video from you!

[shanwinnyreacts]

Thank for the vid Srizzil
Its been awhile 👍👍👍

[sibuntuli]

Awesome video - I'm in my final year of articles and have been looking into Cayman and you answered a lot of my questions.

[nakulsharma]

Nice video, best of luck for your future videos.

[kx_wrex]

Excellent video, accurate information 👌

[vacatiago]

You're such an inspiration to me to move to Cayman...

[fernandobautista]

Srizzil, your content is always fabulous!

[lexington]

Cool video. Been a while since you posted.

[reidrobicheau]

Great video! Question: During the 8 years of residence, is it still tax free?

[robinpheiffer]

It looks like there is a high chance of me staying on the island for some time, thanks for the tips because I defined think it's gonna be helpful.

Maybe I'll see you there boet

[zinczar]

Great video! You mention the widely used phrase that the Cayman's are "The most expensive country in the world". I get that if you are just looking at retail pricing but is that still true if you are talking about actual buying power? Specifically, as an American about 40% of my paycheck goes to taxes and in addition I pay about 10% for Sales Tax on all retail items that I purchase. Even my gas price is currently higher than in the Cayman's (average of $6.38/gal vs $6.27/gal). Since the Caymans has no income tax, sales/VAT tax, property tax, etc... doesn't that mean that my actual buying power is far greater because I'm keep a SUBSTANTIALLY greater amount of my income?

[Vincygalan]

Hi Srizzil, thank you so much for your efforts in producing this awesome and informative video. Based on your experience what will you say is the minimum salary a single man without kids should make to live comfortably in the Cayman Islands?

[kinmation]

Hi I’m Studying for professional logistic, do they have that job there?

[oh]

Awesome video and content as usual Srizzil! Have subscribed since last year in preparation for life in CI. Can you share the locations at these timestamps please?