Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 CUC (C$32) | C$20 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.42 CUC (C$5.62) | C$5.78 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.54 CUC (C$3.23) | C$1.98 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.16 CUC (C$4.01) | C$4.18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (C$2.42) | C$3.04 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.72 CUC (C$5.99) | C$4.24 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 CUC (C$2.72) | C$3.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.70 CUC (C$2.16) | C$3.41 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 CUC (C$4.67) | C$2.48 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 CUC (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 513 CUC (C$651) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 312 CUC (C$396) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51 CUC (C$65) | C$133 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 310 CUC (C$394) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 258 CUC (C$328) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47 CUC (C$59) | C$66 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59 CUC (C$74) | C$54 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 598 CUC (C$760) | C$311 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (C$201) | C$97 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (C$49) | C$60 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28 CUC (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90 CUC (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 CUC (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,004 CUC (C$59,707) | C$22,935 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (C$1.58) | C$1.39 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (C$29) | C$67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (C$4.45) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (C$34) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.67 CUC (C$5.93) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.66 CUC (C$3.38) | C$3.85 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86 CUC (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.58 CUC (C$3.28) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (C$28) | C$52 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.84 CUC (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.88 CUC (C$3.66) | C$5.42 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.17 CUC (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (C$856) | C$647 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (C$0.44) | C$0.83 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (C$41) | C$35 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.55 CUC (C$3.24) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,623 (4,427 CUC) in Havana.
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