- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Havana
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 CUC (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.57 CUC (€3.91) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.96 CUC (€3.39) | €3.83 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.06 CUC (€1.76) | €1.22 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.19 CUC (€1.02) | €1.95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.75 CUC (€1.49) | €2.09 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.56 CUC (€3.05) | €4.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.57 CUC (€4.76) | €2.29 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 CUC (€2.08) | €1.75 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.36 CUC (€1.16) | €0.70 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (€7) | €4.50 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.95 CUC (€1.67) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 CUC (€0.56) | €0.87 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,933 CUC (€1,654) | €1,149 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 524 CUC (€449) | €1,167 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83 CUC (€71) | €225 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 731 CUC (€625) | €2,000 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 CUC (€313) | €1,311 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52 CUC (€44) | €70 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64 CUC (€55) | €37 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177 CUC (€1,007) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 237 CUC (€203) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 CUC (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 CUC (€43) | €85 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (€44) | €37 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75 CUC (€65) | €119 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 47 CUC (€40) | €104 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,380 CUC (€87,607) | €23,835 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (€1.01) | €1.94 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 CUC (€23) | €147 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.69 CUC (€4.01) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 CUC (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC (€17) | €24 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC (€5.47) | €3.23 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.19 CUC (€1.87) | €2.23 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.40 CUC (€3.77) | €1.90 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.49 CUC (€1.27) | €0.90 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.94 CUC (€1.66) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.80 CUC (€3.25) | €25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (€14) | €41 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (€14) | €21 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 27 CUC (€23) | €49 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.77 CUC (€3.22) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.66 CUC (€1.42) | €3.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.57 CUC (€1.34) | €3.71 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 85 CUC (€73) | €154 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (€0.46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52 CUC (€45) | €21 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.17 CUC (€1.85) | €6 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 34% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,400
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,249
(2,628 CUC)
in Havana.
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