Cost of living in Holguín, Cuba vs São Paulo, Brazil
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| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Holguín (Cuba) is 133% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 CUC (R$ 77) | R$ 35 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 CUC (R$ 78) | R$ 27 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.03 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 3.89 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.06 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.87 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 CUC (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 430% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.37 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 4.94 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.13 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 4.97 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 CUC (R$ 36) | R$ 46 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.29 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.47) | R$ 3.77 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Holguín (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,663 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40 CUC (R$ 219) | R$ 438 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,236 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,893 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 CUC (R$ 109) | R$ 309 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 CUC (R$ 273) | R$ 78 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 689 CUC (R$ 3,769) | R$ 1,645 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 182 CUC (R$ 994) | R$ 478 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.00 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Holguín (Cuba) is 31% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31 CUC (R$ 169) | R$ 230 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23 CUC (R$ 126) | R$ 215 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59 CUC (R$ 320) | R$ 336 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (R$ 294) | R$ 259 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Holguín (Cuba) is 25% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 100,345 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.23 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 4.34 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (R$ 152) | R$ 33 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Holguín (Cuba) is 22% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.47) | R$ 18 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 190 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.77 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.76 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.13 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.81 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.17 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 4.34 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.19 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 53 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Holguín (Cuba) is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12 CUC (R$ 65) | R$ 117 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 67 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 254 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16 CUC (R$ 85) | R$ 206 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.05 CUC (R$ 22) | R$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.28 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (R$ 1.91) | R$ 1.16 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9 CUC (R$ 52) | R$ 152 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.66 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 16,975 (3,105 CUC) in Holguín to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 13,000 in São Paulo.
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