- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Saudi Arabia
- Havana
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 48 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.18 CUC (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 30 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.90 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.31 CUC (﷼ 4.90) | ﷼ 7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.57 CUC (﷼ 5.89) | ﷼ 10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.49 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 CUC (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 7 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (﷼ 5.38) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35 CUC (﷼ 5.06) | ﷼ 3.00 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.03 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (﷼ 2.70) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829 CUC (﷼ 6,859) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 579 CUC (﷼ 2,172) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89 CUC (﷼ 333) | ﷼ 300 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 804 CUC (﷼ 3,014) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 401 CUC (﷼ 1,504) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC (﷼ 184) | ﷼ 300 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 CUC (﷼ 228) | ﷼ 100 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,151 CUC (﷼ 4,317) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222 CUC (﷼ 832) | ﷼ 300 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 CUC (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 80 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 10 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 70% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57 CUC (﷼ 212) | ﷼ 150 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 CUC (﷼ 229) | ﷼ 100 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 CUC (﷼ 296) | ﷼ 400 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (﷼ 201) | ﷼ 150 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 38% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 101,948 CUC (﷼ 382,295) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 378% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.16 CUC (﷼ 4.36) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 773% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (﷼ 114) | ﷼ 900 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 22 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 27% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 CUC (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 10 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6.00 CUC (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 100 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC (﷼ 24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.32 CUC (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 19 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.50 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.42 CUC (﷼ 5.33) | ﷼ 8 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.64 CUC (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.23 CUC (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 10 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 100 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (﷼ 60) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC (﷼ 111) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (﷼ 125) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.48 CUC (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.69 CUC (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 14 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.67 CUC (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 400 CUC (﷼ 1,500) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (﷼ 2.03) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 64 CUC (﷼ 239) | ﷼ 150 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.22 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 100 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 13,419
(3,579 CUC)
in Havana.
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