Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (AU$3.14) | AU$5.27 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$1.48 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (AU$1.30) | AU$5.06 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (AU$0.65) | AU$4.83 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (AU$1.84) | AU$6 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (AU$5.77) | AU$4.57 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (AU$1.87) | AU$3.19 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (AU$1.96) | AU$5.70 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (AU$3.17) | AU$2.80 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (AU$0.94) | AU$2.67 | - 65% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 39% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$2,894 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,147 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$238 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,809 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,422 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$159 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (AU$195) | AU$46 | + 321% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (AU$649) | AU$354 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (AU$195) | AU$212 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (AU$5.19) | AU$28 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (AU$43) | AU$101 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (AU$22) | AU$59 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (AU$115) | AU$129 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (AU$52) | AU$131 | - 60% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 9% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$27,303 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (AU$1.44) | AU$1.38 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$160 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (AU$36) | AU$21 | + 72% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (AU$2.34) | AU$4.31 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (AU$8) | AU$5.32 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (AU$2.02) | AU$2.55 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (AU$1.30) | AU$3.01 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$36 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$51 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$39 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (AU$19) | AU$78 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (AU$4.11) | AU$16 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (AU$1.30) | AU$4.40 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (AU$1.89) | AU$10 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (AU$519) | AU$634 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (AU$0.45) | AU$0.25 | + 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$72 | - 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (AU$4.04) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,271 (5,602 CUC) in Sancti Spíritus.
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