Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 62% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$21 (89 ₪) | 74 ₪ | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$10 (42 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$8 (33 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$4.09 (18 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$6 (27 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$4.39 (19 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 132% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (35 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$6 (28 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$4.46 (19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 202% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (21 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$28 (119 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$4.06 (17 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.37 (14 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 168% | |
Housing | + 144% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 144% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,003 (17,174 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$3,020 (12,958 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$522 (2,240 ₪) | 774 ₪ | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,170 (9,311 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,517 (6,510 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$349 (1,497 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$148 (634 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 730% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$415 (1,780 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$176 (757 ₪) | 662 ₪ | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (42 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (53 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 40% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$45 (193 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$125 (536 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 148% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$70 (300 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$121 (519 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 26% 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 (150,153 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.82 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CI$83 (356 ₪) | 244 ₪ | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 38% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$5.06 (22 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (34 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$76 (325 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.73 (25 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.50 (24 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 295% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.04 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$45 (192 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 146% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 73% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$65 (279 ₪) | 170 ₪ | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (124 ₪) | 82 ₪ | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$40 (172 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$125 (536 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$8 (34 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (28 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6.00 (26 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$1,000 (4,290 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 ₪ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$264 (1,133 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 465% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$9 (40 ₪) | 36 ₪ | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 535 prices entered by 65 different people.
Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 74% more expensive than in Israel
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