Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (£7) | £10 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (£3.57) | £6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (£2.86) | £3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (£2.14) | £1.01 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (£0.36) | £2.86 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (£0.29) | £1.28 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (£4.28) | £5.47 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (£3.57) | £1.94 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (£1.43) | £0.85 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (£1.07) | £1.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (£14) | £8 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (£2.86) | £1.78 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (£0.14) | £0.90 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,801 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £1,197 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £138 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (£107) | £981 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £609 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £131 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (£29) | £17 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (£1,143) | £331 | + 245% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (£214) | £66 | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (£1.43) | £5.73 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (£3.57) | £11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (£43) | £81 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (£43) | £29 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (£50) | £67 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (£36) | £63 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 34% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (£28,565) | £17,216 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (£1.79) | £1.21 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £52 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (£0.57) | £3.90 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (£1.43) | £3.07 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (£3.57) | £1.41 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (£7) | £3.30 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (£1.07) | £1.51 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (£0.71) | £1.20 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £12 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (£18) | £32 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £89 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25 CUC (£18) | £51 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (£1.43) | £3.62 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (£1.07) | £4.40 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (£0.25) | £0.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (£7) | £27 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (£1.43) | £9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 66 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,996 (6,995 CUC) in Cienfuegos.
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