Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 84% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$24 (103 ₪) | 69 ₪ | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (54 ₪) | 53 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$6 (27 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.21 (14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (36 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (36 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (36 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (29 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.10 (22 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.29 (18 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$30 (129 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.43 (23 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.34 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 81% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$4,044 (17,429 ₪) | 9,468 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,489 (10,728 ₪) | 6,889 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$382 (1,645 ₪) | 1,064 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,958 (8,437 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,536 (6,621 ₪) | 4,195 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$162 (698 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$80 (346 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$429 (1,847 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$358 (1,541 ₪) | 407 ₪ | + 278% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$14 (59 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$16 (69 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 23% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (302 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (302 ₪) | 207 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (607 ₪) | 434 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (431 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (34,477 ₪) | 140,281 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.35 (5.81 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 227 ₪ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 76% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (40 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (546 ₪) | 332 ₪ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (22 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (27 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (22 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (174 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 30% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$84 (361 ₪) | 168 ₪ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$24 (102 ₪) | 88 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (194 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (559 ₪) | 296 ₪ | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$15 (66 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (31 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (26 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (2,586 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.13 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$58 (252 ₪) | 268 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (49 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Israel
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