Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 CUC (Taka 1,771) | Taka 230 | + 670% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (Taka 725) | Taka 376 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.27 CUC (Taka 360) | Taka 184 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 CUC (Taka 175) | Taka 79 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.84 CUC (Taka 239) | Taka 105 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (Taka 160) | Taka 54 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.75 CUC (Taka 399) | Taka 526 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC (Taka 367) | Taka 159 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.29 CUC (Taka 192) | Taka 28 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.67 CUC (Taka 141) | Taka 442 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (Taka 795) | Taka 1,478 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.41 CUC (Taka 287) | Taka 102 | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.81 CUC (Taka 68) | Taka 45 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 455 CUC (Taka 38,288) | Taka 64,159 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 272 CUC (Taka 22,919) | Taka 34,477 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49 CUC (Taka 4,151) | Taka 4,050 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 339 CUC (Taka 28,545) | Taka 39,073 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC (Taka 19,794) | Taka 22,885 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56 CUC (Taka 4,752) | Taka 4,140 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (Taka 4,350) | Taka 1,099 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584 CUC (Taka 49,153) | Taka 37,254 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (Taka 13,261) | Taka 15,000 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (Taka 566) | Taka 411 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (Taka 663) | Taka 621 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 CUC (Taka 3,364) | Taka 1,987 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (Taka 2,297) | Taka 2,314 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC (Taka 7,298) | Taka 4,295 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC (Taka 5,595) | Taka 4,454 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,299 CUC (Taka 3,894,582) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 CUC (Taka 106) | Taka 94 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (Taka 2,068) | Taka 1,477 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC (Taka 316) | Taka 129 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (Taka 519) | Taka 491 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (Taka 4,301) | Taka 1,039 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC (Taka 403) | Taka 405 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC (Taka 260) | Taka 230 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (Taka 534) | Taka 411 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC (Taka 174) | Taka 82 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC (Taka 249) | Taka 100 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (Taka 805) | Taka 240 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26 CUC (Taka 2,156) | Taka 1,281 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (Taka 683) | Taka 958 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (Taka 4,206) | Taka 2,373 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (Taka 2,730) | Taka 2,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.31 CUC (Taka 447) | Taka 1,179 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC (Taka 241) | Taka 284 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.41 CUC (Taka 203) | Taka 658 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC (Taka 32,600) | Taka 35,756 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 CUC (Taka 31) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23 CUC (Taka 1,968) | Taka 1,420 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC (Taka 216) | Taka 259 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.119
BDT
/
CUC
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,763 prices entered by 349 different people.
Cost of living in Cuba is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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