Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 69% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (94 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (44 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (28 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.20 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$5.98 (27 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$7 (34 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$7 (31 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (33 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.63 (16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (22 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$22 (100 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.15 (14 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.40 (15 ₪) | 5.62 ₪ | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 88% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,249 (14,666 ₪) | 9,201 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,749 (12,409 ₪) | 6,593 ₪ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$460 (2,075 ₪) | 899 ₪ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,927 (8,699 ₪) | 5,528 ₪ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,484 (6,696 ₪) | 3,761 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$329 (1,483 ₪) | 506 ₪ | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$94 (425 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$479 (2,162 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (677 ₪) | 637 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$12 (54 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$13 (60 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 62% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (203 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (564 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (316 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (547 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 38% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$35,000 (157,982 ₪) | 150,328 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$2.27 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (375 ₪) | 241 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$4.00 (18 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (36 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$84 (380 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (23 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (26 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$4.00 (18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.68 (26 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 330% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$1.77 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (202 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 77% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (293 ₪) | 169 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (131 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (181 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (564 ₪) | 342 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (36 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (29 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (27 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (4,514 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (1,192 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 435% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (42 ₪) | 36 ₪ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 527 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 66% more expensive than in Israel
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