- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- United States
- Guines
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guines, Cuba compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Guines (Cuba) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 CUC ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.26 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $0.99 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.00 CUC ($2.00) | $3.59 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $5.70 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.00 CUC ($3.00) | $8 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $4.01 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00 CUC ($3.00) | $2.45 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $1.88 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $14 | - 63% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $2.76 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $2.61 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Guines (Cuba) is 46% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 CUC ($700) | $2,100 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15 CUC ($15) | $295 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 CUC ($20) | $76 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | 400 CUC ($400) | $377 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100 CUC ($100) | $103 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Guines (Cuba) is 1% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC ($75) | $42 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30 CUC ($30) | $34 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC ($70) | $72 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC ($50) | $80 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Guines (Cuba) is 4% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000 CUC ($25,000) | $22,500 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $0.77 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50 CUC ($50) | $60 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Guines (Cuba) is 16% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 CUC ($3.00) | $7 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00 CUC ($2.00) | $3.63 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.00 CUC ($2.00) | $2.39 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Guines (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20 CUC ($20) | $63 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.00 CUC ($3.00) | $9 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $4.04 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC ($2.00) | $5.00 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00 CUC ($4.00) | $10 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Guines (Cuba) is 32% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,000
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,064
(4,064 CUC)
in Guines.
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