Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (C$5.61) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (C$4.21) | C$2.10 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (C$0.70) | C$3.62 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (C$0.56) | C$4.91 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (C$7) | C$4.52 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (C$2.80) | C$2.15 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (C$2.10) | C$3.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (C$28) | C$16 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (C$5.61) | C$2.66 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (C$0.28) | C$1.81 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$1,509 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$969 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$108 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (C$210) | C$859 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$676 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$60 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (C$2,244) | C$460 | + 388% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (C$421) | C$116 | + 262% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (C$2.80) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 40% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (C$84) | C$76 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (C$84) | C$47 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (C$98) | C$107 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (C$70) | C$125 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 88% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (C$56,094) | C$21,034 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (C$3.51) | C$1.17 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$86 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$19 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 21% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (C$1.12) | C$8 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$30 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (C$2.80) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (C$7) | C$3.65 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (C$14) | C$3.89 | + 261% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (C$2.10) | C$2.27 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (C$1.40) | C$2.44 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 19% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25 CUC (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (C$2.80) | C$4.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (C$2.10) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$573 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (C$0.49) | C$0.28 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (C$14) | C$43 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (C$2.80) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 194 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 4% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,595 (3,277 CUC) in Cienfuegos to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,400 in Quebec City.
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