- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Guines
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guines, Cuba compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guines (Cuba) is 1% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 CUC (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 150 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 86 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 50 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 22 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 168 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Guines (Cuba) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 CUC (Mex$ 12,447) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15 CUC (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 6,997 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,749 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 CUC (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 464 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 400 CUC (Mex$ 7,112) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100 CUC (Mex$ 1,778) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guines (Cuba) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (Mex$ 1,334) | Mex$ 807 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30 CUC (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 543 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 917 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Guines (Cuba) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000 CUC (Mex$ 444,530) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 CUC (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 453 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guines (Cuba) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 73 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 102 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guines (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 282 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20 CUC (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 783 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 76 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 53 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 667 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00 CUC (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 46 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guines (Cuba) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 45,036
(2,533 CUC)
in Guines
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 41,000
in Zapopan.
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