- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Havana
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.66 CUC (€4.11) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.39 CUC (€2.99) | €3.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.18 CUC (€1.92) | €1.22 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.14 CUC (€1.01) | €1.95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.72 CUC (€1.52) | €2.09 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.67 CUC (€3.24) | €4.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 CUC (€4.40) | €2.29 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 CUC (€1.67) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.71 CUC (€1.51) | €0.70 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (€8) | €4.50 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.97 CUC (€1.74) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (€0.74) | €0.87 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,990 CUC (€1,754) | €1,291 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 660 CUC (€581) | €1,113 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100 CUC (€88) | €225 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 875 CUC (€771) | €1,700 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 473 CUC (€417) | €1,070 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 58 CUC (€52) | €70 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88 CUC (€77) | €31 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,002 CUC (€883) | €450 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 202 CUC (€178) | €85 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 CUC (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 8% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 68 CUC (€60) | €85 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 63 CUC (€55) | €37 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82 CUC (€73) | €119 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 79 CUC (€70) | €104 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,870 CUC (€93,316) | €24,992 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.15 CUC (€1.02) | €1.68 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 CUC (€29) | €151 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 CUC (€11) | €23 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.72 CUC (€2.40) | €5.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 CUC (€6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23 CUC (€20) | €24 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.75 CUC (€3.30) | €3.23 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.93 CUC (€2.58) | €2.23 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.58 CUC (€3.15) | €1.90 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.68 CUC (€1.48) | €0.90 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.68 CUC (€1.48) | €1.75 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6 CUC (€5.70) | €25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC (€17) | €41 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (€14) | €21 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC (€38) | €49 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 CUC (€33) | €90 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.11 CUC (€3.62) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.15 CUC (€1.89) | €3.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.01 CUC (€1.77) | €3.71 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 367 CUC (€323) | €579 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 CUC (€0.42) | €0.30 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 CUC (€52) | €20 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC (€2.61) | €7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,240
(3,676 CUC)
in Havana.
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