Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Cayman Islands is 82% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (103 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (49 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (24 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 134% | |
12 eggs, large | CI$8 (35 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (35 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 428% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (27 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (24 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | + 395% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (20 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (112 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 126% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (22 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (17 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 109% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Cayman Islands is 56% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (14,224 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (8,915 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (1,552 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (7,555 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (6,350 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (625 ₪) | 425 ₪ | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (340 ₪) | 94 ₪ | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (1,635 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (1,310 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 208% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (43 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (51 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Cayman Islands is 16% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (289 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (289 ₪) | 215 ₪ | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (581 ₪) | 437 ₪ | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (413 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Cayman Islands is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (33,009 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (5.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228 ₪ | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 42% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (38 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (523 ₪) | 513 ₪ | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (21 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (26 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (25 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (21 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 203% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (166 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 207% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 19% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Cayman Islands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (303 ₪) | 165 ₪ | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (107 ₪) | 87 ₪ | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (186 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (535 ₪) | 292 ₪ | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (56 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (30 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (23 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (2,476 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.13 ₪ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (165 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (47 ₪) | 34 ₪ | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 34% more expensive than in Israel
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