Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 28% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (RD$ 578) | RD$ 500 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (RD$ 289) | RD$ 400 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (RD$ 231) | RD$ 75 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (RD$ 174) | RD$ 65 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (RD$ 29) | RD$ 70 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (RD$ 23) | RD$ 60 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (RD$ 347) | RD$ 243 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (RD$ 289) | RD$ 80 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (RD$ 116) | RD$ 50 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (RD$ 87) | RD$ 120 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (RD$ 1,157) | RD$ 800 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (RD$ 231) | RD$ 65 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (RD$ 12) | RD$ 40 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 9% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RD$ 22,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | RD$ 16,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RD$ 3,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (RD$ 8,677) | RD$ 18,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | RD$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | RD$ 2,500 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (RD$ 2,314) | RD$ 1,450 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (RD$ 92,553) | RD$ 28,000 | + 231% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (RD$ 17,354) | RD$ 8,000 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (RD$ 116) | RD$ 390 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (RD$ 289) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 77% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (RD$ 3,471) | RD$ 2,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (RD$ 3,471) | RD$ 1,500 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (RD$ 4,049) | RD$ 3,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (RD$ 2,892) | RD$ 4,500 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 85% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (RD$ 2,313,832) | RD$ 700,000 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (RD$ 145) | RD$ 58 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RD$ 2,300 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (RD$ 46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RD$ 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (RD$ 116) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (RD$ 289) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (RD$ 578) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (RD$ 87) | RD$ 120 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (RD$ 58) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RD$ 350 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 18% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (RD$ 1,446) | RD$ 1,200 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 25 CUC (RD$ 1,446) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (RD$ 578) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (RD$ 116) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (RD$ 87) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (RD$ 20) | RD$ 9 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (RD$ 578) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (RD$ 116) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 40 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2020.
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