- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Netherlands
- Havana
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Havana, Cuba compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Havana (Cuba) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (€3.55) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.40 CUC (€2.76) | €3.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.96 CUC (€1.60) | €1.22 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.32 CUC (€1.07) | €1.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (€1.53) | €2.09 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.41 CUC (€2.77) | €4.33 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.10 CUC (€4.14) | €2.29 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 CUC (€1.54) | €1.75 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC (€1.17) | €0.70 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8 CUC (€7) | €4.50 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.04 CUC (€1.66) | €2.50 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.93 CUC (€0.75) | €0.87 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,926 CUC (€1,565) | €1,291 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 581 CUC (€472) | €1,113 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106 CUC (€86) | €225 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 759 CUC (€616) | €1,700 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 382 CUC (€310) | €1,070 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 49 CUC (€40) | €70 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 69 CUC (€56) | €31 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,020 CUC (€828) | €450 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216 CUC (€176) | €85 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 6% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60 CUC (€49) | €37 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 83 CUC (€67) | €119 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 73 CUC (€60) | €104 | - 43% | |
| 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 | 104,922 CUC (€85,228) | €24,992 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.19 CUC (€0.97) | €1.68 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 CUC (€25) | €151 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 CUC (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 21% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.03 CUC (€1.65) | €5.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (€4.99) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 CUC (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.39 CUC (€4.37) | €3.23 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.73 CUC (€2.22) | €2.23 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.51 CUC (€2.85) | €1.90 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.64 CUC (€1.33) | €0.90 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.60 CUC (€1.30) | €1.75 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (€7) | €25 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19 CUC (€16) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 CUC (€35) | €49 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.90 CUC (€3.17) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.99 CUC (€1.62) | €3.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.71 CUC (€1.39) | €3.71 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250 CUC (€203) | €579 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 CUC (€0.41) | €0.30 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59 CUC (€48) | €20 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.44 CUC (€1.99) | €7 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,837
(3,493 CUC)
in Havana.
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