Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 52% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$18 (70 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$9 (35 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.53 (22 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.60 (14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$6 (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$8 (29 ₪) | 5.84 ₪ | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$5.71 (22 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$5.89 (23 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$3.41 (13 ₪) | 4.20 ₪ | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$2.72 (11 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$23 (92 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$3.65 (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$3.56 (14 ₪) | 5.10 ₪ | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 93% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,692 (14,411 ₪) | 6,843 ₪ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,274 (8,876 ₪) | 5,799 ₪ | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$243 (949 ₪) | 637 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,911 (7,458 ₪) | 4,553 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,358 (5,300 ₪) | 3,585 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$179 (697 ₪) | 498 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$99 (388 ₪) | 69 ₪ | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$459 (1,790 ₪) | 1,490 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$150 (585 ₪) | 457 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$13 (53 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$10 (38 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$55 (215 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$46 (180 ₪) | 134 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$131 (511 ₪) | 326 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$145 (565 ₪) | 393 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 22% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$23,997 (93,667 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.04 (4.05 ₪) | 5.44 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CI$101 (394 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 66% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$8 (31 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$29 (113 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$105 (408 ₪) | 286 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$8 (31 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$5.93 (23 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (25 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$3.92 (15 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.23 (17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$25 (98 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$42 (162 ₪) | 145 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$29 (112 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$49 (192 ₪) | 450 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$93 (364 ₪) | 298 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$10 (38 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$5.69 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$4.63 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$485 (1,892 ₪) | 2,302 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CI$0.30 (1.17 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$60 (235 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (42 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 47% more expensive than in Israel
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