- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Canada
- Havana
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (C$5.61) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.40 CUC (C$4.36) | C$5.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96 CUC (C$2.52) | C$2.17 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.32 CUC (C$1.70) | C$4.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (C$2.41) | C$2.90 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.41 CUC (C$4.37) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.10 CUC (C$7) | C$4.00 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 CUC (C$2.44) | C$3.31 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC (C$1.85) | C$3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 CUC (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 CUC (C$2.62) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.93 CUC (C$1.19) | C$2.07 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,926 CUC (C$2,472) | C$1,576 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 581 CUC (C$745) | C$1,122 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 CUC (C$137) | C$109 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 CUC (C$974) | C$1,019 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 382 CUC (C$490) | C$774 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 CUC (C$89) | C$40 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,020 CUC (C$1,309) | C$377 | + 247% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216 CUC (C$278) | C$98 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC (C$81) | C$59 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (C$77) | C$40 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 83 CUC (C$106) | C$93 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC (C$94) | C$92 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,922 CUC (C$134,680) | C$22,749 | + 492% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 CUC (C$1.53) | C$1.27 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (C$39) | C$65 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.03 CUC (C$2.61) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 CUC (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.39 CUC (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.73 CUC (C$3.51) | C$3.72 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.51 CUC (C$4.50) | C$2.83 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.64 CUC (C$2.10) | C$3.09 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.60 CUC (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC (C$25) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC (C$55) | C$101 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (C$43) | C$87 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.90 CUC (C$5.01) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.99 CUC (C$2.56) | C$5.53 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.71 CUC (C$2.19) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250 CUC (C$321) | C$549 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 CUC (C$0.64) | C$1.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 CUC (C$76) | C$35 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.44 CUC (C$3.14) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 413 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,895
(3,813 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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