Cost of living in Holguín (Cuba) is 31% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food in Holguín (Cuba) is 133% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Holguín (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Holguín (Cuba) is 31% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Holguín (Cuba) is 25% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | R$ 99,474 | - |
| 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 in Holguín (Cuba) is 22% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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 in Holguín (Cuba) is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||
| Holguín (Cuba) | São Paulo (Brazil) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 16,967 (3,103 CUC) in Holguín to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 13,000 in São Paulo.