- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- India
- Santiago de Cuba
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 34% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 CUC (₨732) | ₨135 | + 441% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1.95 CUC (₨131) | ₨150 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨46 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (₨67) | ₨50 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.32 CUC (₨88) | ₨327 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.32 CUC (₨88) | ₨102 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨12 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (₨100) | ₨92 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨820 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.51 CUC (₨101) | ₨73 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨23 | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 16% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 550 CUC (₨36,800) | ₨17,200 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 550 CUC (₨36,800) | ₨12,875 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨16,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,605 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨525 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 200 CUC (₨13,382) | ₨45,000 | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (₨10,036) | ₨7,470 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨220 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70 CUC (₨4,684) | ₨1,846 | + 154% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15 CUC (₨1,003) | ₨2,741 | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,488 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,747 | - | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 33% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.09 CUC (₨140) | ₨28 | + 398% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨900 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 179% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 179% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 CUC (₨2,091) | ₨50 | + 4082% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 CUC (₨268) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨48 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 1% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨500 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7 CUC (₨468) | ₨250 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.00 CUC (₨67) | ₨100 | - 33% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (₨134) | ₨200 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 27% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨68,774
(1,028 CUC)
in Santiago de Cuba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨54,000
in Alwar.
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