Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Thane, India
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 22% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (₨734) | ₨844 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (₨367) | ₨288 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (₨177) | ₨124 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (₨147) | ₨62 | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (₨73) | ₨64 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (₨37) | ₨37 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (₨104) | ₨274 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (₨326) | ₨168 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (₨106) | ₨24 | + 349% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (₨111) | ₨138 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (₨653) | ₨588 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (₨180) | ₨73 | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (₨53) | ₨31 | + 74% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 66% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨34,699 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨22,512 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,414 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨21,166 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,897 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨2,613 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (₨11,016) | ₨800 | + 1276% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (₨36,720) | ₨35,364 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (₨11,016) | ₨15,424 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (₨469) | ₨395 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (₨294) | ₨548 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (₨2,407) | ₨2,258 | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (₨1,265) | ₨2,459 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (₨6,528) | ₨3,268 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (₨2,938) | ₨2,619 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 19% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨830,309 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (₨82) | ₨83 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨945 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (₨2,063) | ₨189 | + 990% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 6% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨102 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨461 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨591 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (₨367) | ₨260 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (₨133) | ₨183 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (₨449) | ₨181 | + 149% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (₨114) | ₨125 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (₨73) | ₨79 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (₨367) | ₨216 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 19% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (₨734) | ₨923 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨496 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (₨1,061) | ₨2,000 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (₨233) | ₨483 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (₨73) | ₨222 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (₨107) | ₨212 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (₨29,376) | ₨35,595 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (₨26) | ₨20 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (₨367) | ₨2,228 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (₨228) | ₨251 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨132,731 (1,807 CUC) in Sancti Spíritus to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨104,000 in Thane.
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