- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Canada
- Havana
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.18 CUC (C$5.15) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 CUC (C$4.14) | C$5.67 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.90 CUC (C$2.35) | C$2.40 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.31 CUC (C$1.61) | C$4.13 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.57 CUC (C$1.94) | C$2.54 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.49 CUC (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 CUC (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (C$1.77) | C$3.02 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35 CUC (C$1.66) | C$2.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.03 CUC (C$2.51) | C$2.18 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (C$0.89) | C$1.87 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829 CUC (C$2,256) | C$1,186 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 579 CUC (C$714) | C$982 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89 CUC (C$110) | C$104 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 804 CUC (C$991) | C$919 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 401 CUC (C$495) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC (C$61) | C$64 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 CUC (C$75) | C$39 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,151 CUC (C$1,420) | C$393 | + 261% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222 CUC (C$274) | C$111 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 CUC (C$17) | C$10 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57 CUC (C$70) | C$61 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 CUC (C$75) | C$41 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 CUC (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (C$66) | C$87 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 101,948 CUC (C$125,732) | C$23,851 | + 427% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.16 CUC (C$1.43) | C$1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (C$37) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 CUC (C$4.93) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6.00 CUC (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC (C$25) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.32 CUC (C$2.86) | C$2.88 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.50 CUC (C$4.32) | C$3.82 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.42 CUC (C$1.75) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.64 CUC (C$2.02) | C$2.53 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.23 CUC (C$5.21) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (C$21) | C$45 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC (C$37) | C$84 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (C$41) | C$89 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.48 CUC (C$4.29) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.69 CUC (C$2.08) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.67 CUC (C$2.06) | C$5.43 | - 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 400 CUC (C$493) | C$850 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (C$0.67) | C$1.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 64 CUC (C$79) | C$34 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.22 CUC (C$2.74) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,917
(3,176 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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