Cost of living in Cayman Islands compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayman Islands is 174% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CI$25 (ARS $5,697) | ARS $3,403 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CI$12 (ARS $2,684) | ARS $1,778 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CI$5.78 (ARS $1,318) | ARS $606 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CI$3.49 (ARS $796) | ARS $234 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CI$8 (ARS $1,916) | ARS $446 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CI$9 (ARS $1,952) | ARS $363 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CI$8 (ARS $1,832) | ARS $814 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CI$7 (ARS $1,490) | ARS $466 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CI$5.78 (ARS $1,317) | ARS $242 | + 445% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CI$4.84 (ARS $1,103) | ARS $306 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CI$27 (ARS $6,188) | ARS $1,230 | + 403% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CI$5.24 (ARS $1,194) | ARS $441 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CI$4.03 (ARS $918) | ARS $154 | + 495% | |
| Housing | + 425% | |||
| Housing in Cayman Islands is 425% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CI$3,447 (ARS $785,516) | ARS $130,976 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CI$2,161 (ARS $492,333) | ARS $78,378 | + 528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CI$376 (ARS $85,725) | ARS $9,660 | + 787% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CI$1,831 (ARS $417,212) | ARS $93,133 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CI$1,539 (ARS $350,670) | ARS $51,769 | + 577% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CI$151 (ARS $34,518) | ARS $7,510 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CI$82 (ARS $18,784) | ARS $2,948 | + 537% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CI$396 (ARS $90,299) | ARS $88,310 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CI$317 (ARS $72,340) | ARS $42,179 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CI$10 (ARS $2,369) | ARS $1,170 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CI$12 (ARS $2,833) | ARS $732 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cayman Islands is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CI$70 (ARS $15,950) | ARS $16,226 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CI$70 (ARS $15,950) | ARS $11,281 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CI$141 (ARS $32,077) | ARS $29,757 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CI$100 (ARS $22,786) | ARS $23,723 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cayman Islands is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CI$8,000 (ARS $1,822,892) | ARS $4,821,770 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CI$1.40 (ARS $318) | ARS $198 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $4,374 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayman Islands is 175% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CI$9 (ARS $2,109) | ARS $1,348 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CI$8 (ARS $1,823) | ARS $1,821 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CI$127 (ARS $28,868) | ARS $2,896 | + 897% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CI$5.00 (ARS $1,139) | ARS $748 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CI$6 (ARS $1,414) | ARS $537 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CI$6 (ARS $1,387) | ARS $669 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CI$5.00 (ARS $1,139) | ARS $459 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CI$4.69 (ARS $1,070) | ARS $390 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CI$40 (ARS $9,178) | ARS $1,724 | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayman Islands is 112% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cayman Islands | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CI$74 (ARS $16,756) | ARS $4,371 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CI$26 (ARS $5,930) | ARS $1,862 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CI$45 (ARS $10,254) | ARS $5,252 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CI$130 (ARS $29,545) | ARS $6,595 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CI$14 (ARS $3,090) | ARS $1,506 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CI$7 (ARS $1,671) | ARS $927 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CI$5.66 (ARS $1,290) | ARS $611 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CI$600 (ARS $136,717) | ARS $137,638 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CI$40 (ARS $9,114) | ARS $6,757 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CI$11 (ARS $2,608) | ARS $476 | + 448% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cayman Islands is 152% more expensive than in Argentina
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