Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (NZ$5.56) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (NZ$4.17) | NZ$2.16 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (NZ$0.69) | NZ$8 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (NZ$0.56) | NZ$6 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (NZ$7) | NZ$3.90 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (NZ$2.78) | NZ$3.13 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (NZ$2.08) | NZ$4.22 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (NZ$28) | NZ$20 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (NZ$5.56) | NZ$3.71 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (NZ$0.28) | NZ$2.27 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | NZ$3,054 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | NZ$2,639 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | NZ$309 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (NZ$208) | NZ$2,363 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | NZ$2,102 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | NZ$197 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (NZ$56) | NZ$81 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (NZ$2,224) | NZ$734 | + 203% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (NZ$417) | NZ$243 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (NZ$2.78) | NZ$12 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (NZ$7) | NZ$28 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (NZ$83) | NZ$117 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (NZ$83) | NZ$67 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (NZ$97) | NZ$192 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (NZ$69) | NZ$228 | - 69% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 38% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (NZ$55,589) | NZ$34,283 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (NZ$3.47) | NZ$2.06 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$213 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 14% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (NZ$1.11) | NZ$12 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$5.55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$64 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (NZ$2.78) | NZ$9 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (NZ$2.08) | NZ$3.92 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (NZ$1.39) | NZ$3.83 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | NZ$37 | - | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (NZ$35) | NZ$61 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | NZ$35 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$232 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25 CUC (NZ$35) | NZ$129 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (NZ$2.78) | NZ$5.07 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (NZ$2.08) | NZ$12 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (NZ$0.49) | NZ$0.33 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (NZ$14) | NZ$80 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (NZ$2.78) | NZ$34 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,800 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,847 (4,927 CUC) in Cienfuegos.
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