Cost of living in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba vs Windsor, Canada
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 30% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.42 CUC (C$3.08) | C$5.99 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00 CUC (C$2.55) | C$2.17 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.00 CUC (C$1.27) | C$2.71 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 0.50 CUC (C$0.64) | C$3.34 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1.42 CUC (C$1.81) | C$9 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.44 CUC (C$5.66) | C$3.86 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (C$1.84) | C$2.67 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (C$1.92) | C$2.96 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (C$11) | C$17 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.44 CUC (C$3.11) | C$2.14 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (C$0.92) | C$1.78 | - 48% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 37% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$1,188 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$935 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$193 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,045 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$662 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$175 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 CUC (C$191) | C$47 | + 305% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 CUC (C$637) | C$368 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (C$191) | C$122 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.00 CUC (C$5.10) | C$22 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 42% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33 CUC (C$42) | C$51 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17 CUC (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 89 CUC (C$113) | C$99 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40 CUC (C$51) | C$120 | - 57% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is about the same as in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$26,266 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (C$1.42) | C$1.20 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$83 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 CUC (C$36) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 16% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$11 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$178 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00 CUC (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1.81 CUC (C$2.30) | C$3.97 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$4.83 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.56 CUC (C$1.98) | C$3.16 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00 CUC (C$1.27) | C$2.14 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Sancti Spíritus (Cuba) is 51% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10 CUC (C$13) | C$52 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$23 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$146 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14 CUC (C$18) | C$98 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.17 CUC (C$4.04) | C$8 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (C$1.27) | C$3.82 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.45 CUC (C$1.85) | C$5.46 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 CUC (C$510) | C$496 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (C$0.45) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5.00 CUC (C$6) | C$42 | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.11 CUC (C$3.96) | C$12 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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