- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- Havana
- Guayaquil
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Havana, Cuba and Guayaquil, Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | 0% | |||
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| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 0% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 CUC ($8) | $6 | 27% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.57 CUC ($4.57) | $5.80 | 21% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.96 CUC ($3.96) | $5.98 | 34% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.46 CUC ($1.46) | $1.31 | 12% |
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12 eggs, large | 2.29 CUC ($2.29) | $1.97 | 16% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.51 CUC ($1.51) | $1.20 | 27% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.94 CUC ($3.94) | $3.76 | 5% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.57 CUC ($5.57) | $2.14 | 161% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.05 CUC ($1.05) | $1.22 | 13% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.36 CUC ($1.36) | $1.27 | 7% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $17 | 50% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.95 CUC ($1.95) | $1.90 | 2% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 CUC ($0.66) | $0.77 | 15% |
| Housing | 21% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 21% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,791 CUC ($1,791) | $1,134 | 58% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 518 CUC ($518) | $584 | 11% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83 CUC ($83) | $90 | 7% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 681 CUC ($681) | $953 | 28% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 312 CUC ($312) | $460 | 32% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52 CUC ($52) | $51 | 0% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64 CUC ($64) | $41 | 56% |
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40” flat screen TV | 1,177 CUC ($1,177) | $1,035 | 14% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 237 CUC ($237) | $233 | 2% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC ($11) | $3.88 | 173% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 CUC ($11) | $3.00 | 262% |
| Clothes | 17% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 CUC ($51) | $69 | 27% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC ($52) | $52 | 1% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75 CUC ($75) | $119 | 37% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47 CUC ($47) | $115 | 59% |
| Transportation | 129% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 129% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,072 CUC ($104,072) | $34,906 | 198% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 CUC ($1.26) | $0.59 | 111% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 34 CUC ($34) | $24 | 43% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC ($11) | $9 | 26% |
| Personal Care | 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.69 CUC ($4.69) | $9 | 47% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 CUC ($10) | $9 | 9% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC ($20) | $50 | 60% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 CUC ($9) | $5.32 | 60% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.62 CUC ($2.62) | $3.26 | 20% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.33 CUC ($3.33) | $5.24 | 36% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.46 CUC ($1.46) | $2.05 | 29% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 1.90 CUC ($1.90) | $1.70 | 12% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.08 CUC ($4.08) | $8 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Guayaquil (Ecuador) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16 CUC ($16) | $31 | 48% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC ($16) | $13 | 19% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 CUC ($35) | $86 | 60% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC ($33) | $64 | 48% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.74 CUC ($3.74) | $8 | 51% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.36 CUC ($2.36) | $2.94 | 20% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.55 CUC ($1.55) | $3.77 | 59% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 85 CUC ($85) | $273 | 69% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 CUC ($0.40) | $0.24 | 72% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 CUC ($65) | $52 | 25% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.07 CUC ($2.07) | $3.92 | 47% |
| TOTAL | 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 445 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 26% more expensive than in Guayaquil (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $4,713
(4,713 CUC)
in Havana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,750
in Guayaquil.
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