Cost of living in Cienfuegos, Cuba vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 33% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (€4.12) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 CUC (€3.30) | €4.80 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 CUC (€2.47) | €1.04 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 0.50 CUC (€0.41) | €3.22 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.40 CUC (€0.33) | €2.46 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.00 CUC (€4.95) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00 CUC (€4.12) | €2.51 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €1.88 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €1.27 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 CUC (€16) | €8 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.00 CUC (€3.30) | €2.41 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.20 CUC (€0.16) | €1.65 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,413 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €167 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150 CUC (€124) | €1,102 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €770 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €96 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 CUC (€33) | €30 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600 CUC (€1,319) | €545 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 CUC (€247) | €153 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €10 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (€4.12) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 28% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 CUC (€49) | €95 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (€49) | €46 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (€58) | €125 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (€41) | €164 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 17% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 CUC (€32,980) | €26,204 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.50 CUC (€2.06) | €1.64 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €89 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 0.80 CUC (€0.66) | €5.90 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €36 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €4.09 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00 CUC (€4.12) | €3.21 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 CUC (€8) | €3.69 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €1.66 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (€0.82) | €2.38 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €23 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Cienfuegos (Cuba) is 38% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
| 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 (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 CUC (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €2.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.50 CUC (€1.24) | €4.40 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (€0.29) | €0.19 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10 CUC (€8) | €44 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,800 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,863 (4,685 CUC) in Cienfuegos.
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