Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (12 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (2.82 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (1.24 CUC) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (2.38 CUC) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (1.10 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (4.82 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (2.10 CUC) | 1.69 CUC | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (1.01 CUC) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (1.37 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (5.60 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (2.57 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (0.75 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 25% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (890 CUC) | 2,000 CUC | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (581 CUC) | 1,500 CUC | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (33 CUC) | 681 CUC | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (590 CUC) | 3,131 CUC | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (369 CUC) | 2,215 CUC | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (26 CUC) | 264 CUC | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (16 CUC) | 221 CUC | - 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (390 CUC) | 526 CUC | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (242 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 203% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (5.95 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (2.72 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (57 CUC) | 186 CUC | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (38 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (130 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (92 CUC) | 354 CUC | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (27,573 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (0.99 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (21 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (4.35 CUC) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (5.72 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (13 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (33 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (8 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (2.56 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (4.16 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (3.38 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (2.89 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (6 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (23 CUC) | 108 CUC | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (10 CUC) | 92 CUC | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (20 CUC) | 30 CUC | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (32 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (3.07 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (3.48 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (506 CUC) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (0.17 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (35 CUC) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (2.07 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,074 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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