Cost of living in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 191% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 153% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 CUC (R$ 115) | R$ 27 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 CUC (R$ 48) | R$ 30 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 CUC (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.69 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 5.30 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 CUC (R$ 98) | R$ 7 | + 1392% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 CUC (R$ 62) | R$ 44 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.39 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.21 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 385% | |||
| Housing in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 385% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000 CUC (R$ 9,760) | R$ 4,158 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 CUC (R$ 7,320) | R$ 2,378 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 CUC (R$ 3,324) | R$ 599 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,131 CUC (R$ 15,278) | R$ 3,034 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,215 CUC (R$ 10,807) | R$ 1,738 | + 522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264 CUC (R$ 1,287) | R$ 348 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 221 CUC (R$ 1,081) | R$ 83 | + 1206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 526 CUC (R$ 2,567) | R$ 1,744 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80 CUC (R$ 390) | R$ 635 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 CUC (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 CUC (R$ 67) | R$ 13 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 159% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 186 CUC (R$ 907) | R$ 201 | + 351% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 CUC (R$ 122) | R$ 191 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 417 CUC (R$ 2,037) | R$ 265 | + 669% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 CUC (R$ 1,726) | R$ 214 | + 708% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 38% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 90,944 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.75 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 202% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 188 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 290% | |||
| Personal Care in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 290% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.99 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 CUC (R$ 44) | R$ 41 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 84 CUC (R$ 410) | R$ 120 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 CUC (R$ 110) | R$ 10 | + 985% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 CUC (R$ 68) | R$ 11 | + 492% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (R$ 72) | R$ 15 | + 381% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.99 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 4.84 | + 403% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.99 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 5.16 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 CUC (R$ 255) | R$ 33 | + 671% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in Manzanillo (Cuba) is 229% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Manzanillo | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 CUC (R$ 529) | R$ 75 | + 605% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92 CUC (R$ 447) | R$ 61 | + 638% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC (R$ 146) | R$ 126 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65 CUC (R$ 317) | R$ 134 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (R$ 49) | R$ 19 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 CUC (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 CUC (R$ 59) | R$ 10 | + 515% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,080 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 CUC (R$ 4.88) | R$ 1.17 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 108 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29 CUC (R$ 143) | R$ 9 | + 1538% | |
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TOTAL | + 191% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 126 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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