Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 89% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 CUC (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 180 | + 198% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 100 | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.42 CUC (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 50 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.54 CUC (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 17 | + 219% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.16 CUC (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 28 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 100 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.72 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 97 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 CUC (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.70 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 200 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 CUC (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 40 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 CUC (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 101% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 513 CUC (Mex$ 10,928) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 312 CUC (Mex$ 6,642) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51 CUC (Mex$ 1,097) | Mex$ 300 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 310 CUC (Mex$ 6,611) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 258 CUC (Mex$ 5,499) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47 CUC (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 200 | + 398% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 59 CUC (Mex$ 1,249) | Mex$ 500 | + 150% | |
40” flat screen tv | 598 CUC (Mex$ 12,753) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (Mex$ 3,373) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 237% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 180 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 200 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 64% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 500 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28 CUC (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 400 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90 CUC (Mex$ 1,921) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 CUC (Mex$ 1,719) | Mex$ 800 | + 115% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 4% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,004 CUC (Mex$ 1,001,900) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 500 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (Mex$ 522) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 100 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 300 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 500 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.67 CUC (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 50 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.66 CUC (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 75 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 70 | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86 CUC (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.58 CUC (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 80 | + 122% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 11% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 300 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 150 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (Mex$ 1,120) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 500 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.84 CUC (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 130 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.88 CUC (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 50 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.17 CUC (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (Mex$ 14,368) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (Mex$ 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 800 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.55 CUC (Mex$ 54) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 46% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,020 (1,502 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.
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