- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Saudi Arabia
- Havana
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 CUC (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 70 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.57 CUC (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 30 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.96 CUC (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 8 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.06 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.19 CUC (﷼ 4.47) | ﷼ 7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.75 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.56 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.57 CUC (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 7 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 CUC (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.36 CUC (﷼ 5.08) | ﷼ 3.00 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.95 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 CUC (﷼ 2.46) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,933 CUC (﷼ 7,247) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 524 CUC (﷼ 1,966) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83 CUC (﷼ 313) | ﷼ 300 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 731 CUC (﷼ 2,740) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 CUC (﷼ 1,373) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52 CUC (﷼ 193) | ﷼ 300 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64 CUC (﷼ 239) | ﷼ 100 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177 CUC (﷼ 4,415) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 237 CUC (﷼ 890) | ﷼ 300 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 80 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 CUC (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 10 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 CUC (﷼ 190) | ﷼ 150 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (﷼ 194) | ﷼ 100 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75 CUC (﷼ 283) | ﷼ 400 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47 CUC (﷼ 177) | ﷼ 150 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 40% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,380 CUC (﷼ 383,905) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 380% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (﷼ 4.44) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 787% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 CUC (﷼ 100) | ﷼ 900 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 22 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 24% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.69 CUC (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 10 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 CUC (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| 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.) | 2.19 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 19 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.40 CUC (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.49 CUC (﷼ 5.57) | ﷼ 8 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.80 CUC (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 10 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (﷼ 62) | ﷼ 100 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (﷼ 60) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27 CUC (﷼ 103) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (﷼ 119) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.77 CUC (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.66 CUC (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 14 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.57 CUC (﷼ 5.87) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 85 CUC (﷼ 319) | ﷼ 700 | - 54% | |
| 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 | 52 CUC (﷼ 197) | ﷼ 150 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.17 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 100 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 13,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 11,252
(3,001 CUC)
in Havana.
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