Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,961 (CI$14) | CI$24 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,346 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (CI$2.52) | CI$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (CI$1.00) | CI$3.21 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (CI$2.57) | CI$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (CI$1.83) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (CI$3.74) | CI$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (CI$2.01) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (CI$0.96) | CI$5.10 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (CI$1.22) | CI$4.29 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (CI$5.88) | CI$30 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (CI$1.88) | CI$5.43 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (CI$0.70) | CI$3.34 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 83% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (CI$475) | CI$3,452 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (CI$318) | CI$2,489 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (CI$48) | CI$382 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (CI$357) | CI$1,958 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (CI$223) | CI$1,536 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (CI$32) | CI$162 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (CI$16) | CI$80 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (CI$368) | CI$429 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (CI$191) | CI$358 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (CI$5.20) | CI$14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (CI$3.66) | CI$16 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,869 (CI$75) | CI$70 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,780 (CI$44) | CI$70 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,159 (CI$127) | CI$141 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (CI$107) | CI$100 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (CI$23,734) | CI$8,000 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (CI$0.83) | CI$1.35 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,106 (CI$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (CI$5.03) | CI$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (CI$14) | CI$127 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (CI$3.63) | CI$5.00 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (CI$2.39) | CI$6 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (CI$2.65) | CI$6 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (CI$2.04) | CI$5.00 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (CI$1.87) | CI$4.69 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (CI$7) | CI$40 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,649 (CI$19) | CI$84 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,761 (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (CI$35) | CI$45 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,673 (CI$30) | CI$130 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,615 (CI$5.54) | CI$15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (CI$3.70) | CI$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $744 (CI$2.55) | CI$6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (CI$1,105) | CI$600 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (CI$0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (CI$25) | CI$61 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (CI$2.27) | CI$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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