Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $15,572 (CI$14) | CI$21 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,581 (CI$9) | CI$10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,281 (CI$2.86) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,436 (CI$1.25) | CI$3.20 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,765 (CI$2.41) | CI$5.98 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,977 (CI$2.60) | CI$7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,910 (CI$5.15) | CI$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,306 (CI$2.01) | CI$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,188 (CI$1.04) | CI$3.63 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,677 (CI$1.46) | CI$4.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,442 (CI$4.74) | CI$22 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,620 (CI$2.28) | CI$3.15 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $884 (CI$0.77) | CI$3.40 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $860,182 (CI$750) | CI$3,249 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $523,607 (CI$457) | CI$2,749 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $77,709 (CI$68) | CI$460 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,706 (CI$437) | CI$1,927 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $314,452 (CI$274) | CI$1,484 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $48,077 (CI$42) | CI$329 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,073 (CI$17) | CI$95 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 (CI$396) | CI$479 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (CI$256) | CI$150 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,395 (CI$5.58) | CI$12 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,887 (CI$5.13) | CI$14 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $89,922 (CI$78) | CI$45 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,228 (CI$58) | CI$125 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,866 (CI$125) | CI$70 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,177 (CI$121) | CI$121 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,905,200 (CI$20,845) | CI$35,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,069 (CI$0.93) | CI$1.22 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,216 (CI$33) | CI$83 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,450 (CI$7) | CI$4.00 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,723 (CI$15) | CI$8 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,460 (CI$17) | CI$84 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (CI$3.51) | CI$5.00 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,360 (CI$2.06) | CI$5.73 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,407 (CI$3.84) | CI$4.00 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,370 (CI$2.94) | CI$5.68 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,938 (CI$2.56) | CI$1.77 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,364 (CI$7) | CI$45 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Argentina | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $30,599 (CI$27) | CI$65 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,578 (CI$11) | CI$30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $88,866 (CI$77) | CI$40 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $47,074 (CI$41) | CI$125 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,372 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,043 (CI$3.53) | CI$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,137 (CI$2.74) | CI$6.00 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 (CI$1,392) | CI$1,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (CI$0.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,424 (CI$25) | CI$250 | - 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 (CI$3.76) | CI$9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,940 prices entered by 637 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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