Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 39% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $7 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC ($2.42) | $4.53 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC ($2.00) | $0.91 | + 119% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $3.08 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC ($0.50) | $4.78 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC ($1.42) | $7 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC ($4.44) | $3.17 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC ($1.44) | $1.34 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC ($1.51) | $3.28 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC ($2.44) | $1.82 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC ($0.72) | $1.65 | - 56% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 30% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,021 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,391 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $189 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,885 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,089 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $122 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC ($150) | $50 | + 202% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC ($500) | $249 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC ($150) | $155 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC ($6) | $13 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC ($4.00) | $19 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 53% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC ($33) | $58 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC ($17) | $49 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC ($89) | $94 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 18% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,646 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC ($1.11) | $0.58 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $49 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC ($28) | $17 | + 64% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 33% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.69 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $117 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $5.99 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC ($1.81) | $4.05 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC ($6) | $4.68 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC ($1.56) | $4.16 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $1.70 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $31 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 50% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC ($10) | $52 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC ($14) | $87 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC ($3.17) | $12 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC ($1.00) | $5.13 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC ($1.45) | $5.69 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC ($400) | $417 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC ($0.35) | $0.19 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC ($5.00) | $61 | - 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC ($3.11) | $8 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,600 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $5,893 (5,893 CUC) in Sancti Spíritus.
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