- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Guines
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guines, Cuba compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guines (Cuba) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 CUC (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 164 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 81 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5.00 CUC (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 157 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Guines (Cuba) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 CUC (Mex$ 12,581) | Mex$ 12,500 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,600 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15 CUC (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 1,100 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,667 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 CUC (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 458 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 400 CUC (Mex$ 7,189) | Mex$ 9,200 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100 CUC (Mex$ 1,797) | Mex$ 1,800 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guines (Cuba) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (Mex$ 1,348) | Mex$ 733 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 30 CUC (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 543 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70 CUC (Mex$ 1,258) | Mex$ 1,367 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50 CUC (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 867 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Guines (Cuba) is 66% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000 CUC (Mex$ 449,325) | Mex$ 279,571 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 CUC (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 464 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guines (Cuba) is 7% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 66 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 261 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 375 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 92 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guines (Cuba) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 288 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 825 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20 CUC (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 771 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.00 CUC (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 70 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00 CUC (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 50 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,766 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 700 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00 CUC (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 45 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guines (Cuba) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 38,773
(2,157 CUC)
in Guines
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 35,000
in Zapopan.
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