Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (Taka 2,132) | Taka 532 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 CUC (Taka 1,194) | Taka 488 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (Taka 527) | Taka 263 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.77 CUC (Taka 242) | Taka 98 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.59 CUC (Taka 490) | Taka 134 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.58 CUC (Taka 313) | Taka 96 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 CUC (Taka 1,039) | Taka 329 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 CUC (Taka 662) | Taka 203 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.12 CUC (Taka 448) | Taka 27 | + 1534% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 CUC (Taka 333) | Taka 530 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 CUC (Taka 1,358) | Taka 1,346 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.78 CUC (Taka 419) | Taka 112 | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 CUC (Taka 142) | Taka 58 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893 CUC (Taka 78,220) | Taka 43,087 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 659 CUC (Taka 57,696) | Taka 21,416 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 CUC (Taka 9,961) | Taka 4,489 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 645 CUC (Taka 56,483) | Taka 37,342 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 637 CUC (Taka 55,751) | Taka 20,129 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70 CUC (Taka 6,157) | Taka 3,105 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 CUC (Taka 8,184) | Taka 947 | + 764% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 474 CUC (Taka 41,548) | Taka 36,542 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 166 CUC (Taka 14,518) | Taka 16,205 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 CUC (Taka 781) | Taka 369 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (Taka 797) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66 CUC (Taka 5,770) | Taka 2,612 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 CUC (Taka 3,225) | Taka 3,117 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (Taka 13,165) | Taka 9,947 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89 CUC (Taka 7,815) | Taka 6,827 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,734 CUC (Taka 3,742,417) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.44 CUC (Taka 126) | Taka 91 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 CUC (Taka 4,459) | Taka 1,696 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 CUC (Taka 829) | Taka 296 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 CUC (Taka 1,808) | Taka 1,395 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 CUC (Taka 6,568) | Taka 1,191 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 CUC (Taka 685) | Taka 498 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.63 CUC (Taka 405) | Taka 208 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 CUC (Taka 1,074) | Taka 690 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.91 CUC (Taka 342) | Taka 173 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.20 CUC (Taka 368) | Taka 229 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 CUC (Taka 981) | Taka 304 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cuba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 CUC (Taka 3,072) | Taka 1,410 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (Taka 1,401) | Taka 885 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61 CUC (Taka 5,340) | Taka 1,939 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59 CUC (Taka 5,187) | Taka 3,617 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 CUC (Taka 630) | Taka 1,328 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.73 CUC (Taka 326) | Taka 393 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.04 CUC (Taka 442) | Taka 594 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 486 CUC (Taka 42,588) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 CUC (Taka 64) | Taka 2.19 | + 2810% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38 CUC (Taka 3,368) | Taka 1,057 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.58 CUC (Taka 488) | Taka 268 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,547 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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