Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Queretaro, Mexico
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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 64% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 250 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 113 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.52 CUC (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 56 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.59 CUC (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.27 CUC (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 48 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.87 CUC (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 70 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 CUC (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 CUC (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65 CUC (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 291 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.52 CUC (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 32 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.81 CUC (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 8% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 446 CUC (Mex$ 8,836) | Mex$ 17,989 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297 CUC (Mex$ 5,878) | Mex$ 8,543 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 1,175 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309 CUC (Mex$ 6,132) | Mex$ 10,766 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246 CUC (Mex$ 4,877) | Mex$ 4,900 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 CUC (Mex$ 1,036) | Mex$ 618 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 CUC (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 373 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 576 CUC (Mex$ 11,408) | Mex$ 8,420 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154 CUC (Mex$ 3,057) | Mex$ 2,433 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 103 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 76 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 10% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37 CUC (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 789 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 713 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 CUC (Mex$ 1,869) | Mex$ 1,568 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (Mex$ 1,657) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 52% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,017 CUC (Mex$ 931,594) | Mex$ 377,706 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 CUC (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 602 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 129 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 9% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 69 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.63 CUC (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 184 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (Mex$ 538) | Mex$ 644 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.12 CUC (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 76 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.94 CUC (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 49 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 67 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.94 CUC (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.94 CUC (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 33 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 232 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 7% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 374 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 166 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 544 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 663 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.06 CUC (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 136 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.83 CUC (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.28 CUC (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 43 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 482 CUC (Mex$ 9,550) | Mex$ 11,797 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.89 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34 CUC (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 969 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.95 CUC (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 58 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,907 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 32% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 76,289 (3,850 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 58,000 in Queretaro.
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