- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Havana
- Guayaquil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 16% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC ($9) | $3.28 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC ($4.37) | $5.58 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.40 CUC ($3.40) | $3.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96 CUC ($1.96) | $1.24 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.32 CUC ($1.32) | $2.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC ($1.88) | $1.12 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.41 CUC ($3.41) | $2.83 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.10 CUC ($5.10) | $1.57 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 CUC ($1.90) | $0.94 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC ($1.44) | $1.27 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 CUC ($8) | $18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 CUC ($2.04) | $1.72 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.93 CUC ($0.93) | $1.19 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 59% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,926 CUC ($1,926) | $985 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 581 CUC ($581) | $574 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 CUC ($106) | $173 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 CUC ($759) | $552 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 382 CUC ($382) | $296 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC ($49) | $75 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 CUC ($69) | $29 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,020 CUC ($1,020) | $867 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216 CUC ($216) | $236 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC ($11) | $7 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC ($12) | $2.88 | + 304% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 13% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC ($63) | $72 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60 CUC ($60) | $62 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 83 CUC ($83) | $126 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC ($73) | $132 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 174% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,922 CUC ($104,922) | $28,465 | + 269% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 CUC ($1.19) | $0.53 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC ($30) | $20 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC ($11) | $8 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.03 CUC ($2.03) | $9 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 CUC ($21) | $37 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.39 CUC ($5.39) | $5.75 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.73 CUC ($2.73) | $3.58 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.51 CUC ($3.51) | $4.56 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.64 CUC ($1.64) | $1.83 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.60 CUC ($1.60) | $1.71 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 16% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC ($19) | $29 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC ($16) | $11 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC ($43) | $86 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC ($33) | $58 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.90 CUC ($3.90) | $10 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.99 CUC ($1.99) | $3.23 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.71 CUC ($1.71) | $2.66 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250 CUC ($250) | $788 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 CUC ($0.50) | $0.17 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 CUC ($59) | $61 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.44 CUC ($2.44) | $4.77 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 520 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 47% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $4,106
(4,106 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,800
in Guayaquil.
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