Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 34% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$15 (61 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (35 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.79 (24 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$2.38 (10 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$4.43 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$5.18 (21 ₪) | 5.84 ₪ | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (32 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$3.87 (16 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.11 (13 ₪) | 4.72 ₪ | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$3.41 (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$20 (82 ₪) | 46 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.12 (13 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$2.23 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 72% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$2,770 (11,378 ₪) | 7,676 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$1,865 (7,660 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$363 (1,492 ₪) | 755 ₪ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$2,211 (9,084 ₪) | 5,061 ₪ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,212 (4,977 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$222 (912 ₪) | 476 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$85 (349 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$439 (1,802 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$202 (828 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$15 (60 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$11 (44 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 26% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$64 (264 ₪) | 312 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$58 (238 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$135 (556 ₪) | 409 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$108 (444 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 49% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$24,459 (100,473 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.03 (4.22 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$125 (514 ₪) | 222 ₪ | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 40% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (36 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$25 (102 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 327% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$73 (299 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (32 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$7 (27 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$7 (29 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$4.45 (18 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$3.97 (16 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$30 (123 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 65% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$61 (249 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$25 (103 ₪) | 81 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (183 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$109 (449 ₪) | 273 ₪ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$11 (47 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.32 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$6 (26 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$538 (2,209 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$1.00 (4.11 ₪) | 1.23 ₪ | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$68 (277 ₪) | 266 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$10 (42 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 52% more expensive than in Israel
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