Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 14% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 CUC (€21) | €16 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.42 CUC (€3.67) | €3.67 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.54 CUC (€2.11) | €0.97 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.16 CUC (€2.63) | €2.28 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (€1.58) | €1.87 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (€5.45) | €5.47 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.72 CUC (€3.92) | €1.70 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 CUC (€1.78) | €1.22 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.70 CUC (€1.41) | €1.71 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 CUC (€3.06) | €2.45 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 CUC (€0.60) | €1.18 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 513 CUC (€426) | €1,020 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 312 CUC (€259) | €836 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51 CUC (€43) | €155 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 310 CUC (€258) | €779 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 258 CUC (€214) | €531 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47 CUC (€39) | €123 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59 CUC (€49) | €29 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 598 CUC (€497) | €383 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (€132) | €117 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (€5.49) | €11 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (€32) | €79 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28 CUC (€23) | €43 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90 CUC (€75) | €93 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 CUC (€67) | €129 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 19% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,004 CUC (€39,063) | €23,515 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (€1.03) | €1.34 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (€20) | €28 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (€2.91) | €7 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (€5.05) | €9 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (€23) | €26 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.67 CUC (€3.88) | €4.50 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.66 CUC (€2.21) | €3.72 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (€5.01) | €3.39 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86 CUC (€1.55) | €1.36 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.58 CUC (€2.14) | €2.40 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (€19) | €35 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (€44) | €48 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (€28) | €51 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.84 CUC (€4.02) | €8 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.88 CUC (€2.39) | €3.09 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.17 CUC (€1.81) | €4.65 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (€560) | €438 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (€0.29) | €0.23 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (€27) | €27 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.55 CUC (€2.12) | €6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,644 (3,182 CUC) in Havana.
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