- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Havana
- Guayaquil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Guayaquil, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 8% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC ($9) | $3.29 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.18 CUC ($4.18) | $5.89 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 CUC ($3.36) | $3.76 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.90 CUC ($1.90) | $1.22 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.31 CUC ($1.31) | $2.54 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.57 CUC ($1.57) | $1.29 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.49 CUC ($3.49) | $3.50 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 CUC ($5.87) | $2.20 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC ($1.44) | $1.10 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35 CUC ($1.35) | $1.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.03 CUC ($2.03) | $1.90 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC ($0.72) | $1.19 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 48% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829 CUC ($1,829) | $1,060 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 579 CUC ($579) | $489 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89 CUC ($89) | $106 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 804 CUC ($804) | $678 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 401 CUC ($401) | $323 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC ($49) | $68 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 CUC ($61) | $29 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,151 CUC ($1,151) | $1,187 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222 CUC ($222) | $238 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 CUC ($14) | $5.40 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC ($9) | $2.60 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57 CUC ($57) | $63 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 CUC ($61) | $59 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 CUC ($79) | $124 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC ($54) | $117 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 173% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 101,948 CUC ($101,948) | $28,806 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.16 CUC ($1.16) | $0.65 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC ($30) | $16 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC ($11) | $8 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 39% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 CUC ($4.00) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6.00 CUC ($6.00) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC ($20) | $44 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC ($6) | $5.75 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.32 CUC ($2.32) | $3.31 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.50 CUC ($3.50) | $4.56 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.42 CUC ($1.42) | $1.95 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.64 CUC ($1.64) | $1.98 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.23 CUC ($4.23) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 1% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC ($17) | $31 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC ($16) | $11 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC ($30) | $77 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC ($33) | $60 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.48 CUC ($3.48) | $10 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.69 CUC ($1.69) | $3.23 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.67 CUC ($1.67) | $2.66 | - 37% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 400 CUC ($400) | $800 | - 50% | |
| 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 | 64 CUC ($64) | $60 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.22 CUC ($2.22) | $4.75 | - 53% | |
| 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 656 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 43% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $4,157
(4,157 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Guayaquil.
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