Cost of living in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 CUC ($21) | $18 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4.66 CUC ($4.66) | $9 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.88 CUC ($4.88) | $4.44 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.59 CUC ($1.59) | $0.83 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.33 CUC ($1.33) | $3.61 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.59 CUC ($1.59) | $5.36 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2.13 CUC ($2.13) | $5.95 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC ($4.36) | $3.53 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.59 CUC ($1.59) | $1.63 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75 CUC ($1.75) | $4.82 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.50 CUC ($2.50) | $1.98 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.97 CUC ($0.97) | $2.07 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 71% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 665 CUC ($665) | $2,718 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 476 CUC ($476) | $1,737 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 71 CUC ($71) | $190 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 200 CUC ($200) | $1,907 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300 CUC ($300) | $1,192 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 58 CUC ($58) | $117 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 CUC ($35) | $59 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 458 CUC ($458) | $268 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142 CUC ($142) | $139 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.66 CUC ($3.66) | $20 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 31% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45 CUC ($45) | $50 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 CUC ($25) | $39 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 CUC ($79) | $104 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49 CUC ($49) | $94 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 52% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,351 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.04 CUC ($1.04) | $0.74 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10 CUC ($10) | $73 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $25 | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 27% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.45 CUC ($5.45) | $7 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 CUC ($20) | $27 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 CUC ($8) | $7 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.31 CUC ($3.31) | $4.26 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.12 CUC ($4.12) | $5.99 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.77 CUC ($2.77) | $5.26 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.52 CUC ($3.52) | $2.65 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.97 CUC ($4.97) | $25 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) is 63% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8 CUC ($8) | $46 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7 CUC ($7) | $28 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $141 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20 CUC ($20) | $92 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.92 CUC ($3.92) | $17 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.10 CUC ($3.10) | $5.07 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.30 CUC ($2.30) | $6 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 120 CUC ($120) | $382 | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43 CUC ($0.43) | $1.00 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30 CUC ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.38 CUC ($2.38) | $8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,100 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $3,781 (3,781 CUC) in Santiago de Cuba.
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