Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 29% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (AU$5.19) | AU$4.99 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (AU$3.89) | AU$1.27 | + 208% | |
12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (AU$0.65) | AU$4.99 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (AU$0.52) | AU$4.99 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$4.35 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$3.46 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (AU$1.95) | AU$4.73 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (AU$5.19) | AU$3.13 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (AU$0.26) | AU$1.79 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$2,461 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$1,879 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$140 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (AU$195) | AU$1,843 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,301 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$92 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (AU$52) | AU$52 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (AU$2,077) | AU$573 | + 263% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (AU$389) | AU$177 | + 120% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$12 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (AU$78) | AU$100 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (AU$78) | AU$60 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (AU$91) | AU$157 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (AU$65) | AU$117 | - 44% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 58% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (AU$51,913) | AU$25,963 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (AU$3.24) | AU$1.45 | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$100 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 5% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (AU$1.04) | AU$12 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (AU$6) | AU$4.60 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$5.36 | + 142% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (AU$1.95) | AU$3.19 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (AU$1.30) | AU$3.88 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (AU$32) | AU$52 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$27 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$162 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25 CUC (AU$32) | AU$108 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$4.46 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (AU$1.95) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (AU$0.45) | AU$0.83 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (AU$13) | AU$53 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (AU$2.60) | AU$27 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,800 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,712 (4,401 CUC) in Cienfuegos.
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