Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 579% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 579% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (Taka 7,000) | Taka 324 | + 2061% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (Taka 4,691) | Taka 492 | + 854% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (Taka 1,417) | Taka 196 | + 623% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (Taka 328) | Taka 92 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (Taka 1,720) | Taka 132 | + 1206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (Taka 508) | Taka 78 | + 552% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (Taka 1,888) | Taka 608 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (Taka 786) | Taka 223 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (Taka 751) | Taka 33 | + 2193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (Taka 571) | Taka 384 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (Taka 2,054) | Taka 1,400 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (Taka 660) | Taka 111 | + 493% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (Taka 374) | Taka 70 | + 432% | |
| Housing | + 519% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 519% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (Taka 187,257) | Taka 43,758 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (Taka 328,141) | Taka 25,202 | + 1202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (Taka 30,185) | Taka 3,035 | + 895% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (Taka 269,182) | Taka 22,952 | + 1073% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (Taka 214,294) | Taka 18,549 | + 1055% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (Taka 25,970) | Taka 7,137 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (Taka 9,763) | Taka 1,213 | + 705% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (Taka 69,543) | Taka 31,061 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (Taka 25,446) | Taka 17,904 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (Taka 2,027) | Taka 417 | + 386% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (Taka 3,559) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 380% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 380% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (Taka 20,795) | Taka 2,410 | + 763% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (Taka 11,766) | Taka 3,066 | + 284% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (Taka 26,378) | Taka 6,410 | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (Taka 32,154) | Taka 4,273 | + 652% | |
| Transportation | + 300% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 300% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (Taka 9,235,857) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (Taka 190) | Taka 107 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (Taka 19,210) | Taka 2,440 | + 687% | |
| Personal Care | + 360% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 360% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (Taka 2,912) | Taka 285 | + 923% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (Taka 3,048) | Taka 513 | + 494% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (Taka 6,736) | Taka 1,500 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (Taka 1,789) | Taka 425 | + 321% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (Taka 600) | Taka 333 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (Taka 1,676) | Taka 376 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (Taka 592) | Taka 85 | + 595% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (Taka 455) | Taka 89 | + 413% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (Taka 4,123) | Taka 445 | + 827% | |
| Entertainment | + 274% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 274% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (Taka 5,166) | Taka 1,308 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (Taka 5,624) | Taka 852 | + 560% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (Taka 5,019) | Taka 1,768 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (Taka 8,443) | Taka 2,051 | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (Taka 1,185) | Taka 999 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (Taka 617) | Taka 248 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (Taka 362) | Taka 564 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (Taka 137,475) | Taka 35,756 | + 284% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (Taka 61) | Taka 2.94 | + 1960% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (Taka 3,477) | Taka 2,601 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (Taka 860) | Taka 291 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 401% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,990 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
108.216
BDT
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Cost of living in Cuba is 401% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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