- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Havana
- Guayaquil
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Havana (Cuba) and Guayaquil (Ecuador)
| Food | 249% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 249% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₱ 16.67 ($16.67) | $2.92 | 471% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₱ 4.50 ($4.50) | $4.91 | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₱ 28 ($28) | $2.42 | 1059% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₱ 3.25 ($3.25) | $1.39 | 133% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₱ 1.75 ($1.75) | $2.13 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₱ 4 ($4) | $1.78 | 125% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₱ 15 ($15) | $1.97 | 661% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₱ 3.50 ($3.50) | $1.67 | 110% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₱ 10 ($10) | $1.39 | 617% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₱ 1.75 ($1.75) | $1.05 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₱ 35 ($35) | $11.35 | 208% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₱ 2.98 ($2.98) | $1.42 | 109% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₱ 1.25 ($1.25) | $0.67 | 86% |
| Housing | 219% | ||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 219% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₱ 2,000 ($2,000) | $507 | 294% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₱ 122 ($122) | $73 | 67% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₱ 233 ($233) | $78 | 199% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₱ 2,333 ($2,333) | $1,633 | 43% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₱ 300 ($300) | $173 | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $4.13 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₱ 15 ($15) | $4.84 | 210% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 5% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₱ 79 ($79) | $72 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | $98 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₱ 73 ($73) | $120 | 39% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | $70 | - |
| Transportation | 128% | ||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 128% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,286 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₱ 1.47 ($1.47) | $0.60 | 145% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₱ 70 ($70) | $16.29 | 330% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $12.02 | - |
| Personal Care | 251% | ||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 251% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₱ 20 ($20) | $8.42 | 138% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.54 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₱ 30 ($30) | $4 | 650% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₱ 22 ($22) | $4.38 | 391% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₱ 2.50 ($2.50) | $1.73 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₱ 1.60 ($1.60) | $2.08 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₱ 10 ($10) | $10.80 | 7% |
| Entertainment | 64% | ||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 64% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₱ 90 ($90) | $31 | 193% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₱ 20 ($20) | $8.71 | 130% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₱ 50 ($50) | $73 | 31% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₱ 195 ($195) | $77 | 153% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₱ 17.50 ($17.50) | $6.79 | 158% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₱ 1.50 ($1.50) | $2.38 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₱ 8.75 ($8.75) | $1.99 | 339% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $302 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₱ 0.45 ($0.45) | $0.67 | 33% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₱ 58 ($58) | $52 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₱ 2.40 ($2.40) | $2.65 | 9% |
| TOTAL | 157% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 549 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2013.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 157% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $8,025
(₱ 8,025)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Guayaquil.