Cost of living in Cuba compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 CUC (€3.21) | €5.46 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.13 CUC (€1.77) | €1.09 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.38 CUC (€1.97) | €5.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.67 CUC (€1.38) | €2.76 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.48 CUC (€3.71) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 CUC (€3.25) | €2.22 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75 CUC (€1.45) | €1.86 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC (€1.20) | €1.07 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.07 CUC (€2.55) | €2.00 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (€0.60) | €1.52 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 56% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 517 CUC (€428) | €1,441 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 273 CUC (€226) | €1,108 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (€41) | €157 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 303 CUC (€251) | €1,132 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 261 CUC (€216) | €657 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43 CUC (€36) | €102 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (€43) | €24 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 548 CUC (€454) | €499 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163 CUC (€135) | €90 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (€5.09) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.35 CUC (€4.43) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34 CUC (€28) | €93 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 76 CUC (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65 CUC (€54) | €127 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,968 CUC (€43,048) | €22,332 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.22 CUC (€1.01) | €1.10 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.83 CUC (€3.17) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.90 CUC (€4.89) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 CUC (€3.52) | €5.93 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.38 CUC (€1.97) | €2.75 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.76 CUC (€3.95) | €3.15 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.85 CUC (€1.53) | €1.38 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00 CUC (€1.65) | €1.87 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7 CUC (€5.50) | €23 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (€18) | €35 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 CUC (€9) | €19 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 CUC (€44) | €89 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27 CUC (€23) | €54 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.36 CUC (€3.62) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.29 CUC (€1.90) | €3.56 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.98 CUC (€1.64) | €3.63 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302 CUC (€250) | €493 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (€0.30) | €0.08 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28 CUC (€23) | €37 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.34 CUC (€1.94) | €5.62 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 33% cheaper than in Austria
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