- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 CUC (Taka 1,103) | Taka 329 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (Taka 367) | Taka 426 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.94 CUC (Taka 247) | Taka 173 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 CUC (Taka 197) | Taka 73 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC (Taka 145) | Taka 98 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC (Taka 182) | Taka 58 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC (Taka 366) | Taka 368 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 CUC (Taka 339) | Taka 147 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC (Taka 165) | Taka 24 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 CUC (Taka 154) | Taka 342 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (Taka 797) | Taka 2,486 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40 CUC (Taka 201) | Taka 101 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (Taka 70) | Taka 46 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,621 CUC (Taka 136,047) | Taka 42,612 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532 CUC (Taka 44,680) | Taka 34,991 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC (Taka 18,119) | Taka 3,724 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 601 CUC (Taka 50,464) | Taka 42,959 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC (Taka 42,301) | Taka 25,756 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC (Taka 8,392) | Taka 3,716 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 104 CUC (Taka 8,746) | Taka 2,062 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 949 CUC (Taka 79,654) | Taka 43,935 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (Taka 14,264) | Taka 14,666 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC (Taka 866) | Taka 291 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC (Taka 1,276) | Taka 545 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (Taka 6,277) | Taka 2,103 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (Taka 4,378) | Taka 2,596 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC (Taka 6,453) | Taka 4,703 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 CUC (Taka 8,518) | Taka 4,026 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,243 CUC (Taka 5,475,005) | Taka 3,281,160 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (Taka 99) | Taka 92 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 CUC (Taka 3,136) | Taka 2,448 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC (Taka 626) | Taka 297 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (Taka 650) | Taka 476 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC (Taka 1,986) | Taka 1,238 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC (Taka 360) | Taka 370 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.34 CUC (Taka 280) | Taka 304 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 CUC (Taka 567) | Taka 360 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.87 CUC (Taka 241) | Taka 87 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.52 CUC (Taka 127) | Taka 110 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (Taka 631) | Taka 320 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15 CUC (Taka 1,279) | Taka 1,533 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC (Taka 1,259) | Taka 787 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (Taka 2,816) | Taka 2,759 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.82 CUC (Taka 405) | Taka 1,315 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47 CUC (Taka 207) | Taka 332 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.04 CUC (Taka 171) | Taka 547 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC (Taka 29,918) | Taka 35,756 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (Taka 45) | Taka 14 | + 229% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC (Taka 4,274) | Taka 2,557 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC (Taka 365) | Taka 229 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,618 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.917
BDT
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CUC
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Cost of living in Cuba is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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