Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,044 (CI$12) | CI$24 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,998 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (CI$2.68) | CI$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (CI$1.07) | CI$3.21 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (CI$2.22) | CI$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $378 (CI$1.55) | CI$8 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (CI$3.25) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (CI$1.95) | CI$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (CI$0.99) | CI$5.10 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (CI$1.33) | CI$4.29 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (CI$6) | CI$30 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $485 (CI$1.99) | CI$5.43 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (CI$0.66) | CI$3.34 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 82% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (CI$557) | CI$4,044 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (CI$354) | CI$2,489 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (CI$43) | CI$382 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $91,242 (CI$374) | CI$1,958 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (CI$226) | CI$1,536 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (CI$39) | CI$162 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (CI$20) | CI$80 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (CI$368) | CI$429 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (CI$188) | CI$358 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (CI$5.94) | CI$14 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (CI$3.46) | CI$16 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (CI$78) | CI$70 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (CI$47) | CI$70 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,674 (CI$134) | CI$141 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (CI$107) | CI$100 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,120,370 (CI$25,082) | CI$8,000 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (CI$0.89) | CI$1.35 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (CI$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,547 (CI$15) | CI$127 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (CI$3.78) | CI$5.00 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (CI$2.11) | CI$6 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (CI$2.83) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (CI$2.02) | CI$5.00 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (CI$1.83) | CI$4.69 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (CI$7) | CI$40 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (CI$19) | CI$84 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (CI$32) | CI$45 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (CI$28) | CI$130 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (CI$5.92) | CI$15 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (CI$3.85) | CI$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (CI$2.69) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (CI$1,092) | CI$600 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (CI$0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (CI$26) | CI$58 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (CI$2.27) | CI$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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