- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Poland
- Havana
- Kraków
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Havana (Cuba) and Kraków (Poland)
| Food | 217% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 217% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₱ 16.67 (54 zł) | 23 zł | 136% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₱ 4.50 (14.61 zł) | 15.71 zł | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₱ 28 (91 zł) | 7.72 zł | 1077% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₱ 3.25 (10.55 zł) | 2.88 zł | 266% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₱ 1.75 (5.68 zł) | 7.63 zł | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₱ 4 (12.98 zł) | 4.76 zł | 173% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₱ 15 (49 zł) | 10.35 zł | 370% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₱ 3.50 (11.36 zł) | 3.20 zł | 255% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₱ 10 (32 zł) | 2.61 zł | 1143% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₱ 1.75 (5.68 zł) | 3.00 zł | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₱ 35 (114 zł) | 27 zł | 322% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₱ 2.98 (9.66 zł) | 5.32 zł | 81% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₱ 1.25 (4.06 zł) | 2.68 zł | 51% |
| Housing | 158% | ||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 158% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₱ 2,000 (6,492 zł) | 3,100 zł | 109% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₱ 122 (396 zł) | 510 zł | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₱ 233 (757 zł) | 52 zł | 1359% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₱ 2,333 (7,574 zł) | 2,400 zł | 216% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₱ 300 (974 zł) | 395 zł | 146% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 24 zł | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₱ 15 (49 zł) | 15.59 zł | 212% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 3% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₱ 79 (256 zł) | 285 zł | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | 156 zł | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₱ 73 (238 zł) | 260 zł | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | 250 zł | - |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 53% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 77,305 zł | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₱ 1.47 (4.76 zł) | 5.78 zł | 18% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₱ 70 (227 zł) | 91 zł | 149% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - |
| Personal Care | 341% | ||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 341% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₱ 20 (65 zł) | 21 zł | 211% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 14.59 zł | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₱ 30 (97 zł) | 10.21 zł | 854% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₱ 22 (70 zł) | 11 zł | 534% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₱ 2.50 (8.12 zł) | 4.39 zł | 85% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₱ 1.60 (5.19 zł) | 7.24 zł | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₱ 10 (32 zł) | 25 zł | 30% |
| Entertainment | 183% | ||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 183% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₱ 90 (292 zł) | 46 zł | 529% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₱ 20 (65 zł) | 42 zł | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₱ 50 (162 zł) | 114 zł | 43% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₱ 195 (633 zł) | 130 zł | 388% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₱ 17.50 (57 zł) | 18.42 zł | 208% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₱ 1.50 (4.87 zł) | 8.61 zł | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₱ 8.75 (28 zł) | 6.81 zł | 317% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 615 zł | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₱ 0.45 (1.46 zł) | 0.30 zł | 389% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₱ 58 (187 zł) | 135 zł | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₱ 2.40 (7.79 zł) | 12.29 zł | 37% |
| TOTAL | 145% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,302 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 145% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 30,648 zł
(₱ 9,441)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 zł
in Kraków.