- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Havana
- Guayaquil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 11% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 CUC ($8) | $3.39 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.57 CUC ($4.57) | $5.77 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.96 CUC ($3.96) | $3.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.06 CUC ($2.06) | $1.22 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.19 CUC ($1.19) | $2.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.75 CUC ($1.75) | $1.29 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.56 CUC ($3.56) | $3.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.57 CUC ($5.57) | $2.20 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 CUC ($2.43) | $1.10 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.36 CUC ($1.36) | $1.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.95 CUC ($1.95) | $1.91 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 CUC ($0.66) | $1.19 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 47% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,933 CUC ($1,933) | $1,100 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 524 CUC ($524) | $538 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83 CUC ($83) | $86 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 731 CUC ($731) | $678 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 CUC ($366) | $323 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52 CUC ($52) | $68 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64 CUC ($64) | $31 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177 CUC ($1,177) | $1,187 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 237 CUC ($237) | $238 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC ($11) | $5.40 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 CUC ($11) | $2.60 | + 317% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 23% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 CUC ($51) | $63 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC ($52) | $59 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75 CUC ($75) | $124 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47 CUC ($47) | $117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 168% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,380 CUC ($102,380) | $28,806 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC ($1.18) | $0.50 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 CUC ($27) | $17 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC ($11) | $8 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 32% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.69 CUC ($4.69) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 CUC ($10) | $10 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC ($20) | $44 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC ($6) | $5.75 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.19 CUC ($2.19) | $3.31 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.40 CUC ($4.40) | $4.56 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.49 CUC ($1.49) | $1.95 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94 CUC ($1.94) | $1.98 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.80 CUC ($3.80) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 2% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC ($17) | $31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC ($16) | $11 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27 CUC ($27) | $77 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC ($32) | $60 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.77 CUC ($3.77) | $10 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.66 CUC ($1.66) | $3.23 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.57 CUC ($1.57) | $2.66 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 85 CUC ($85) | $254 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC ($0.54) | $0.18 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52 CUC ($52) | $60 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.17 CUC ($2.17) | $4.75 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 714 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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(5,135 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Guayaquil.
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