- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Guatemala
- Havana
- New Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Havana (Cuba) and New Guatemala (Guatemala)
| Food | 169% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 169% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₱ 16.67 (Q130) | Q57 | 128% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₱ 4.50 (Q35) | Q37 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₱ 28 (Q218) | Q27 | 712% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₱ 3.25 (Q25) | Q11.29 | 124% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₱ 1.75 (Q13.63) | Q16.57 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₱ 4 (Q31) | Q10.44 | 198% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₱ 15 (Q117) | Q32 | 263% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₱ 3.50 (Q27) | Q15.86 | 72% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₱ 10 (Q78) | Q14.43 | 440% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₱ 1.75 (Q13.63) | Q10.40 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₱ 35 (Q273) | Q97 | 181% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₱ 2.98 (Q23) | Q13.29 | 74% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₱ 1.25 (Q9.73) | Q8 | 22% |
| Housing | 151% | ||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 151% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₱ 2,000 (Q15,575) | Q6,447 | 142% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₱ 122 (Q950) | Q783 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₱ 233 (Q1,817) | Q543 | 235% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₱ 2,333 (Q18,171) | Q6,636 | 174% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₱ 300 (Q2,336) | Q1,407 | 66% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Q66 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₱ 15 (Q117) | Q27 | 333% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 2% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₱ 79 (Q615) | Q433 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | Q431 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₱ 73 (Q571) | Q819 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | Q693 | - |
| Transportation | 81% | ||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 81% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Q159,444 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₱ 1.47 (Q11.42) | Q9.04 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₱ 70 (Q545) | Q181 | 202% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Q56 | - |
| Personal Care | 262% | ||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 262% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₱ 20 (Q156) | Q54 | 190% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Q37 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₱ 30 (Q234) | Q27 | 776% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₱ 22 (Q167) | Q43 | 294% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₱ 2.50 (Q19.47) | Q21 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₱ 1.60 (Q12.46) | Q20 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₱ 10 (Q78) | Q50 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 122% | ||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 122% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₱ 90 (Q701) | Q214 | 227% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₱ 20 (Q156) | Q72 | 116% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₱ 50 (Q389) | Q117 | 232% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₱ 195 (Q1,519) | Q409 | 272% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₱ 17.50 (Q136) | Q33 | 317% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₱ 1.50 (Q11.68) | Q19.14 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₱ 8.75 (Q68) | Q22 | 214% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Q2,031 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₱ 0.45 (Q3.50) | Q1.79 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₱ 58 (Q448) | Q459 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₱ 2.40 (Q18.69) | Q16.71 | 12% |
| TOTAL | 134% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 844 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 134% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala)
For example, you would need at least Q36,520
(₱ 4,690)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Q15,625
in New Guatemala.