- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Canada
- Havana
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 CUC (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.57 CUC (C$5.75) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.96 CUC (C$4.99) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.06 CUC (C$2.59) | C$2.38 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.19 CUC (C$1.50) | C$4.08 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.75 CUC (C$2.20) | C$2.62 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.56 CUC (C$4.49) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.57 CUC (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 CUC (C$3.06) | C$2.90 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.36 CUC (C$1.71) | C$2.89 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.95 CUC (C$2.45) | C$2.31 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 CUC (C$0.83) | C$1.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,933 CUC (C$2,435) | C$1,186 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 524 CUC (C$660) | C$982 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83 CUC (C$105) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 731 CUC (C$921) | C$919 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 CUC (C$461) | C$695 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52 CUC (C$65) | C$64 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64 CUC (C$80) | C$39 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177 CUC (C$1,483) | C$392 | + 279% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 237 CUC (C$299) | C$111 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 CUC (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 CUC (C$64) | C$61 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (C$65) | C$41 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75 CUC (C$95) | C$95 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47 CUC (C$59) | C$87 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,380 CUC (C$128,997) | C$22,684 | + 469% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (C$1.49) | C$1.19 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 CUC (C$33) | C$47 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.69 CUC (C$5.91) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 CUC (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC (C$25) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.19 CUC (C$2.76) | C$3.90 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.40 CUC (C$5.54) | C$3.90 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.49 CUC (C$1.87) | C$3.21 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94 CUC (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.80 CUC (C$4.79) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (C$21) | C$43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (C$20) | C$27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27 CUC (C$35) | C$84 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.77 CUC (C$4.75) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.66 CUC (C$2.09) | C$5.44 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.57 CUC (C$1.97) | C$5.57 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 85 CUC (C$107) | C$141 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (C$0.68) | C$2.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52 CUC (C$66) | C$34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.17 CUC (C$2.73) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,500
(2,778 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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