Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 56% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 CUC (5,275 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (2,226 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.42 CUC (925 G$) | 521 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.54 CUC (532 G$) | 510 G$ | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.16 CUC (661 G$) | 730 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (398 G$) | 383 G$ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (1,372 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.72 CUC (987 G$) | 740 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 CUC (448 G$) | 229 G$ | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.70 CUC (355 G$) | 333 G$ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (3,055 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 CUC (770 G$) | 400 G$ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 CUC (152 G$) | 282 G$ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 24% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 513 CUC (107,302 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 312 CUC (65,218 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51 CUC (10,768 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 310 CUC (64,911 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 258 CUC (53,990 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47 CUC (9,785 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59 CUC (12,267 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 598 CUC (125,213 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (33,121 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (1,383 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (1,584 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (8,137 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28 CUC (5,825 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90 CUC (18,865 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 CUC (16,879 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 21% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,004 CUC (9,837,279 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (260 G$) | 213 G$ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (4,816 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (5,120 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 16% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (733 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (1,271 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (5,679 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.67 CUC (977 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.66 CUC (557 G$) | 769 G$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (1,262 G$) | 917 G$ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86 CUC (390 G$) | 484 G$ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.58 CUC (540 G$) | 405 G$ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (1,746 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (4,669 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (2,488 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (10,992 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (7,079 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.84 CUC (1,012 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.88 CUC (602 G$) | 919 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.17 CUC (455 G$) | 417 G$ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (141,076 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (73 G$) | 21 G$ | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (6,695 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.55 CUC (534 G$) | 549 G$ | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 11% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 820,968 G$ (3,923 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 737,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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