Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 CUC (€21) | €13 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 CUC (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.42 CUC (€3.64) | €4.33 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.55 CUC (€2.09) | €1.37 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.06 CUC (€2.52) | €4.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.97 CUC (€1.62) | €1.87 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 CUC (€5.07) | €5.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.90 CUC (€4.03) | €1.70 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 CUC (€1.74) | €1.39 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.66 CUC (€1.36) | €1.38 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 CUC (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.59 CUC (€2.95) | €2.27 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.61 CUC (€0.50) | €1.03 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 39% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 505 CUC (€416) | €965 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 316 CUC (€260) | €672 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47 CUC (€39) | €178 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 311 CUC (€256) | €630 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 258 CUC (€212) | €483 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 53 CUC (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50 CUC (€41) | €24 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 605 CUC (€498) | €431 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 156 CUC (€128) | €122 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (€5.35) | €4.99 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 CUC (€5.03) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 46% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (€29) | €94 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 86 CUC (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 90 CUC (€74) | €130 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,004 CUC (€38,655) | €20,723 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.23 CUC (€1.01) | €1.45 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 CUC (€23) | €34 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 CUC (€19) | €20 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.34 CUC (€2.75) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4.65 CUC (€3.82) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (€22) | €99 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.48 CUC (€3.69) | €5.45 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.66 CUC (€2.19) | €3.61 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (€4.96) | €3.88 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.86 CUC (€1.53) | €1.61 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.59 CUC (€2.13) | €2.34 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (€18) | €39 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 CUC (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (€43) | €94 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.84 CUC (€3.98) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.88 CUC (€2.37) | €1.45 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.13 CUC (€1.75) | €4.61 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (€554) | €447 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (€0.29) | €0.18 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (€26) | €48 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.35 CUC (€1.93) | €5.29 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,439 (2,965 CUC) in Havana.
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