Cost of living in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 10 CUC (£7) | £10 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 5.00 CUC (£3.61) | £6 | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 4.00 CUC (£2.89) | £3.37 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.00 CUC (£2.17) | £0.99 | 119% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 0.50 CUC (£0.36) | £2.86 | 87% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 0.40 CUC (£0.29) | £1.28 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 6.00 CUC (£4.34) | £5.47 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.00 CUC (£3.61) | £1.94 | 87% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.00 CUC (£1.45) | £0.85 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.50 CUC (£1.08) | £1.71 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 20 CUC (£14) | £8 | 79% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 4.00 CUC (£2.89) | £1.86 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.20 CUC (£0.14) | £0.84 | 83% |
| Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | £1,644 | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | £849 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | £193 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 150 CUC (£108) | £965 | 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 | ||
| - | £139 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 40 CUC (£29) | £18 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,600 CUC (£1,156) | £319 | 263% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 300 CUC (£217) | £66 | 230% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2.00 CUC (£1.45) | £5.66 | 74% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 5.00 CUC (£3.61) | £11 | 66% |
| Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 60 CUC (£43) | £79 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 60 CUC (£43) | £28 | 54% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 70 CUC (£51) | £62 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 50 CUC (£36) | £64 | 43% |
| Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 34% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 40,000 CUC (£28,902) | £17,813 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.50 CUC (£1.81) | £1.21 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | £44 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £13 | - |
| Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 0.80 CUC (£0.58) | £3.90 | 85% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | £7 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | £77 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 2.00 CUC (£1.45) | £3.07 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.00 CUC (£3.61) | £1.42 | 155% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 10 CUC (£7) | £3.10 | 133% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1.50 CUC (£1.08) | £1.43 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1.00 CUC (£0.72) | £1.24 | 42% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | £12 | - |
| Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Cienfuegos (Cuba) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 25 CUC (£18) | £32 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | £24 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | £94 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 25 CUC (£18) | £54 | 67% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 10 CUC (£7) | £7 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2.00 CUC (£1.45) | £3.47 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1.50 CUC (£1.08) | £4.26 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | £406 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.35 CUC (£0.25) | £0.17 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 10 CUC (£7) | £29 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 2.00 CUC (£1.45) | £10 | 85% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,500 in Southampton you would need to make just about £4,116 (5,696 CUC) in Cienfuegos.