Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (R$ 55) | R$ 35 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 30 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 4.00 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.47) | R$ 24 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (R$ 2.73) | R$ 9 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 30 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (R$ 49) | R$ 120 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.00 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 64% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (R$ 820) | R$ 70 | + 1072% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (R$ 2,734) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (R$ 820) | R$ 300 | + 173% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (R$ 35) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (R$ 22) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (R$ 179) | R$ 80 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (R$ 94) | R$ 60 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (R$ 486) | R$ 500 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (R$ 219) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 15,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 227 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (R$ 154) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 27 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (R$ 33) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.47) | R$ 13 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 60 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (R$ 55) | R$ 200 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 80 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (R$ 79) | R$ 80 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 80 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.47) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (R$ 2,187) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (R$ 1.91) | R$ 0.50 | + 283% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 300 | - 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 5.00 | + 240% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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