- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Havana
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 CUC (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.31 CUC (€3.78) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.39 CUC (€2.97) | €3.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.25 CUC (€1.98) | €1.22 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.14 CUC (€1.00) | €1.95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.72 CUC (€1.51) | €2.09 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.67 CUC (€3.22) | €4.33 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 CUC (€4.38) | €2.29 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 CUC (€1.66) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.77 CUC (€1.55) | €0.70 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (€8) | €4.50 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.03 CUC (€1.78) | €2.50 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (€0.74) | €0.87 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,804 CUC (€1,583) | €1,291 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 613 CUC (€538) | €1,113 | - 52% | |
| 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 | 801 CUC (€703) | €1,700 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 473 CUC (€415) | €1,070 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 58 CUC (€51) | €70 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 95 CUC (€83) | €31 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,008 CUC (€885) | €450 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 198 CUC (€174) | €85 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 CUC (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 4% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 62 CUC (€54) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57 CUC (€50) | €37 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 78 CUC (€68) | €119 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC (€64) | €104 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,095 CUC (€77,316) | €24,992 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC (€0.98) | €1.68 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 CUC (€28) | €151 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 CUC (€10) | €23 | - 54% | |
| 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 (€2.39) | €5.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 CUC (€6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23 CUC (€20) | €24 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.75 CUC (€3.29) | €3.23 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.93 CUC (€2.57) | €2.23 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.10 CUC (€3.60) | €1.90 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.68 CUC (€1.47) | €0.90 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.59 CUC (€1.39) | €1.75 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.00 CUC (€4.39) | €25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 26% 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 (€37) | €49 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (€30) | €90 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.99 CUC (€3.50) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.27 CUC (€1.99) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.02 CUC (€1.77) | €3.71 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 367 CUC (€322) | €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 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC (€2.60) | €7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 25% 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 €3,079
(3,508 CUC)
in Havana.
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