Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 75% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (R$ 56) | R$ 20 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.60) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (R$ 2.80) | R$ 4.21 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 5.46 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (R$ 4.04) | R$ 3.42 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 69% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 1,618 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,081 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 369 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,425 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 865 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 493 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (R$ 840) | R$ 113 | + 645% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (R$ 2,800) | R$ 1,517 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (R$ 840) | R$ 413 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (R$ 184) | R$ 200 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (R$ 96) | R$ 173 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (R$ 498) | R$ 314 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (R$ 224) | R$ 205 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 24% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 63,667 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 167 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (R$ 157) | R$ 43 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 28% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.70 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 14% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (R$ 56) | R$ 89 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (R$ 81) | R$ 167 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (R$ 5.60) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (R$ 2,240) | R$ 2,650 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (R$ 1.96) | R$ 1.76 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 121 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 7,545 (1,347 CUC) in Sancti Spíritus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,400 in Teresina.
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