Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 12% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 183 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 100 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 64 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 39 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 244 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 27 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 69% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 14,843 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,999 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,222 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 8,735 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,635 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 770 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (Mex$ 3,024) | Mex$ 351 | + 761% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (Mex$ 10,080) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (Mex$ 3,024) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 88 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 54 | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 24% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 848 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 552 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 12% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 255,638 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 424 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 283 | + 100% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 105 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 58 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 36 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 87 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 298 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 675 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 605 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 110 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 54 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (Mex$ 8,064) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 522 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 53 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 29% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,827 (3,067 CUC) in Sancti Spíritus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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