- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- United States
- Havana
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC ($4.37) | $7 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.40 CUC ($3.40) | $4.41 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96 CUC ($1.96) | $0.85 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.32 CUC ($1.32) | $2.58 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC ($1.88) | $3.45 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.41 CUC ($3.41) | $5.74 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.10 CUC ($5.10) | $3.12 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 CUC ($1.90) | $1.64 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC ($1.44) | $2.75 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 CUC ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 CUC ($2.04) | $1.83 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.93 CUC ($0.93) | $1.55 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 27% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,926 CUC ($1,926) | $1,022 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 581 CUC ($581) | $769 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 CUC ($106) | $158 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 CUC ($759) | $885 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 382 CUC ($382) | $563 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC ($49) | $99 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 CUC ($69) | $32 | + 119% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,020 CUC ($1,020) | $356 | + 186% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216 CUC ($216) | $85 | + 156% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC ($11) | $8 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC ($12) | $15 | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 49% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC ($63) | $38 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60 CUC ($60) | $36 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 83 CUC ($83) | $70 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC ($73) | $95 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 109% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 109% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,922 CUC ($104,922) | $22,205 | + 373% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 CUC ($1.19) | $0.61 | + 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC ($30) | $43 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC ($11) | $14 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.03 CUC ($2.03) | $6 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 CUC ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.39 CUC ($5.39) | $7 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.73 CUC ($2.73) | $3.06 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.51 CUC ($3.51) | $4.18 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.64 CUC ($1.64) | $3.23 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.60 CUC ($1.60) | $1.43 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 30% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC ($19) | $32 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC ($43) | $139 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC ($33) | $66 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.90 CUC ($3.90) | $7 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.99 CUC ($1.99) | $4.41 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.71 CUC ($1.71) | $5.01 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250 CUC ($250) | $433 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 CUC ($0.50) | $0.56 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 CUC ($59) | $46 | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.44 CUC ($2.44) | $6 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 17% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,732
(3,732 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Akron, Ohio.
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