- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Saudi Arabia
- Havana
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 48 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 30 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.40 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.32 CUC (﷼ 4.96) | ﷼ 7 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.41 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.10 CUC (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 7 | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC (﷼ 5.40) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 CUC (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.93 CUC (﷼ 3.48) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 248% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,926 CUC (﷼ 7,223) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 581 CUC (﷼ 2,178) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 CUC (﷼ 399) | ﷼ 300 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 CUC (﷼ 2,846) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 382 CUC (﷼ 1,432) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 5% | |
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) | 69 CUC (﷼ 259) | ﷼ 100 | + 159% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,020 CUC (﷼ 3,824) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216 CUC (﷼ 811) | ﷼ 300 | + 170% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 80 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 10 | + 337% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC (﷼ 236) | ﷼ 150 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (﷼ 225) | ﷼ 100 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 83 CUC (﷼ 310) | ﷼ 400 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC (﷼ 275) | ﷼ 150 | + 84% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,922 CUC (﷼ 393,501) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 392% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 CUC (﷼ 4.48) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 796% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (﷼ 114) | ﷼ 900 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 22 | + 94% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.03 CUC (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 10 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (﷼ 23) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 CUC (﷼ 80) | ﷼ 100 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.39 CUC (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.73 CUC (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.51 CUC (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.64 CUC (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 8 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.60 CUC (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 10 | + 206% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC (﷼ 72) | ﷼ 100 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (﷼ 60) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC (﷼ 160) | - | - | |
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 | 3.90 CUC (﷼ 15) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.99 CUC (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 14 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.71 CUC (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250 CUC (﷼ 937) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 CUC (﷼ 1.87) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 367% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 CUC (﷼ 222) | ﷼ 150 | + 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.44 CUC (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 100 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 7% 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 ﷼ 13,936
(3,716 CUC)
in Havana.
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