- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Havana
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.18 CUC (€3.51) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.36 CUC (€2.83) | €3.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.90 CUC (€1.60) | €1.22 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.31 CUC (€1.10) | €1.95 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.57 CUC (€1.32) | €2.09 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.49 CUC (€2.94) | €4.33 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.87 CUC (€4.94) | €2.29 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 CUC (€1.21) | €1.75 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.35 CUC (€1.13) | €0.70 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (€8) | €4.50 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.03 CUC (€1.71) | €2.50 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (€0.60) | €0.87 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829 CUC (€1,539) | €1,149 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 579 CUC (€487) | €1,167 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 89 CUC (€75) | €225 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 804 CUC (€676) | €2,000 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 401 CUC (€338) | €1,311 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC (€41) | €70 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61 CUC (€51) | €37 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,151 CUC (€969) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 222 CUC (€187) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 CUC (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 8% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57 CUC (€48) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 61 CUC (€51) | €37 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 79 CUC (€66) | €119 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (€45) | €104 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 101,948 CUC (€85,769) | €23,835 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.16 CUC (€0.98) | €1.72 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (€25) | €147 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.00 CUC (€3.37) | €5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6.00 CUC (€5.05) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 CUC (€17) | €24 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 CUC (€5.45) | €3.23 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.32 CUC (€1.95) | €2.23 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.50 CUC (€2.94) | €1.90 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.42 CUC (€1.20) | €0.90 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.64 CUC (€1.38) | €1.75 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.23 CUC (€3.56) | €25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17 CUC (€14) | €41 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (€13) | €21 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 CUC (€25) | €49 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (€28) | €90 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.48 CUC (€2.93) | €8 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.69 CUC (€1.42) | €3.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.67 CUC (€1.40) | €3.71 | - 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 400 CUC (€337) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (€0.46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 64 CUC (€54) | €21 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.22 CUC (€1.87) | €6 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 176 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 33% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,139
(2,543 CUC)
in Havana.
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