Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (€4.14) | €7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (€3.31) | €4.80 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (€2.48) | €1.48 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (€0.41) | €3.68 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (€0.33) | €1.58 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (€4.96) | €3.59 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (€4.14) | €1.77 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €0.81 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €1.31 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (€17) | €7 | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (€3.31) | €2.17 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (€0.17) | €1.34 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,152 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €844 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €170 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (€124) | €701 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €523 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €79 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (€33) | €28 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (€1,324) | €421 | + 215% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (€248) | €109 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €7 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (€4.14) | €6 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 9% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (€50) | €63 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (€50) | €35 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (€58) | €71 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (€41) | €89 | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 51% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (€33,099) | €15,286 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (€2.07) | €1.21 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €42 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €12 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (€0.66) | €4.55 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €3.53 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (€4.14) | €3.60 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (€8) | €3.64 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €1.97 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (€0.83) | €2.40 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €13 | - | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 25% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €17 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €26 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25 CUC (€21) | €44 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €2.93 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €2.96 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €504 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (€0.29) | €0.09 | + 233% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (€8) | €59 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €4.77 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Limassol you would need to make just about €3,359 (4,059 CUC) in Cienfuegos.
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