Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 76% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 130% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 CUC ($68) | $16 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 CUC ($23) | $9 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 CUC ($8) | $5.15 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 CUC ($3.95) | $1.12 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 CUC ($13) | $3.68 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.83 CUC ($3.83) | $4.21 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 CUC ($13) | $7 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.27 CUC ($5.27) | $4.19 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 CUC ($6) | $1.69 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.22 CUC ($2.22) | $5.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 CUC ($14) | $16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 CUC ($7) | $2.26 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.06 CUC ($4.06) | $2.60 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 25% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,540 CUC ($1,540) | $2,133 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,903 CUC ($2,903) | $1,607 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 163 CUC ($163) | $166 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,117 CUC ($2,117) | $1,674 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,829 CUC ($1,829) | $1,172 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 412 CUC ($412) | $116 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91 CUC ($91) | $64 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 417 CUC ($417) | $297 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 148 CUC ($148) | $138 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 CUC ($25) | $22 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 147% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 151 CUC ($151) | $53 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 91 CUC ($91) | $33 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 185 CUC ($185) | $109 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 234 CUC ($234) | $121 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 174% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,062 CUC ($44,062) | $23,152 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.30 CUC ($2.30) | $0.81 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86 CUC ($86) | $25 | + 238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57 CUC ($57) | $20 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 32% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 CUC ($13) | $5.91 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 CUC ($36) | $8 | + 362% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 CUC ($49) | $132 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 CUC ($12) | $7 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.75 CUC ($5.75) | $3.64 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 CUC ($8) | $5.82 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 CUC ($4.26) | $4.40 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.73 CUC ($2.73) | $2.11 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 CUC ($42) | $23 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 13% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Havana | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 CUC ($54) | $49 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 CUC ($20) | $23 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 59 CUC ($59) | $39 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85 CUC ($85) | $77 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 CUC ($12) | $10 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.39 CUC ($2.39) | $4.91 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.74 CUC ($1.74) | $5.77 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 556 CUC ($556) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 CUC ($0.20) | $0.20 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 99 CUC ($99) | $36 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 CUC ($10) | $7 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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