Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (18 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (10 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (5.57 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (0.96 CUC) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (3.97 CUC) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (2.92 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (4.49 CUC) | 1.69 CUC | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (2.47 CUC) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (2.37 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (2.78 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (3.02 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | + 202% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (3,323 CUC) | 2,000 CUC | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (2,147 CUC) | 1,500 CUC | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (217 CUC) | 681 CUC | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (1,633 CUC) | 3,131 CUC | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (1,306 CUC) | 2,215 CUC | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (148 CUC) | 264 CUC | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (68 CUC) | 221 CUC | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (252 CUC) | 526 CUC | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (83 CUC) | 80 CUC | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (20 CUC) | 14 CUC | + 48% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (55 CUC) | 186 CUC | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (53 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (105 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (147 CUC) | 354 CUC | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (28,191 CUC) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (0.82 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (70 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (25 CUC) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (20 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (103 CUC) | 84 CUC | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (8 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (3.75 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (5.42 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (3.99 CUC) | 4.99 CUC | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (2.02 CUC) | 2.99 CUC | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (25 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Manzanillo (Cuba) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Manzanillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (59 CUC) | 108 CUC | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (29 CUC) | 92 CUC | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (188 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 528% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (83 CUC) | 65 CUC | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (14 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (5.57 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (7 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (266 CUC) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (0.46 CUC) | 1.00 CUC | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (48 CUC) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 454 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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