Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 CUC (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.834 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (Dinar 3.069) | Dinar 3.201 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.06 CUC (Dinar 1.532) | Dinar 1.448 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.15 CUC (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 0.635 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.56 CUC (Dinar 0.965) | Dinar 1.129 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.72 CUC (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.426 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.02 CUC (Dinar 1.892) | Dinar 3.214 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 CUC (Dinar 1.502) | Dinar 0.910 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.87 CUC (Dinar 0.707) | Dinar 0.400 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.45 CUC (Dinar 0.545) | Dinar 2.060 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (Dinar 3.877) | Dinar 5.311 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.15 CUC (Dinar 1.189) | Dinar 1.000 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.80 CUC (Dinar 0.301) | Dinar 0.316 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 47% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 512 CUC (Dinar 193) | Dinar 392 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 286 CUC (Dinar 108) | Dinar 332 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (Dinar 19) | Dinar 203 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350 CUC (Dinar 132) | Dinar 383 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 261 CUC (Dinar 99) | Dinar 224 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47 CUC (Dinar 18) | Dinar 70 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (Dinar 20) | Dinar 9 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 576 CUC (Dinar 217) | Dinar 119 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 164 CUC (Dinar 62) | Dinar 22 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (Dinar 2.348) | Dinar 1.902 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.98 CUC (Dinar 2.253) | Dinar 4.457 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 31% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35 CUC (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC (Dinar 29) | Dinar 26 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 CUC (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 59% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,968 CUC (Dinar 19,598) | Dinar 8,375 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.23 CUC (Dinar 0.465) | Dinar 0.234 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (Dinar 9) | Dinar 9 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 39% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.49 CUC (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 2.154 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (Dinar 2.326) | Dinar 7 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 CUC (Dinar 1.602) | Dinar 3.000 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.38 CUC (Dinar 0.896) | Dinar 2.285 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.76 CUC (Dinar 1.796) | Dinar 1.672 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.85 CUC (Dinar 0.699) | Dinar 1.351 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.05 CUC (Dinar 0.771) | Dinar 1.522 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7 CUC (Dinar 2.602) | Dinar 2.230 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 42% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24 CUC (Dinar 9) | Dinar 13 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (Dinar 3.063) | Dinar 6 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 CUC (Dinar 20) | Dinar 26 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30 CUC (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.56 CUC (Dinar 1.721) | Dinar 6.000 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.29 CUC (Dinar 0.865) | Dinar 1.432 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.98 CUC (Dinar 0.747) | Dinar 3.000 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302 CUC (Dinar 114) | Dinar 191 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (Dinar 0.139) | Dinar 0.193 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28 CUC (Dinar 10) | Dinar 26 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.27 CUC (Dinar 0.855) | Dinar 2.156 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 15% cheaper than in Bahrain
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