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Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (Taka 741) | Taka 303 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.44 CUC (Taka 459) | Taka 420 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.50 CUC (Taka 295) | Taka 237 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 CUC (Taka 221) | Taka 76 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.01 CUC (Taka 85) | Taka 106 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.60 CUC (Taka 135) | Taka 59 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.30 CUC (Taka 447) | Taka 355 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12 CUC (Taka 263) | Taka 154 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.78 CUC (Taka 66) | Taka 25 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.62 CUC (Taka 137) | Taka 393 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (Taka 717) | Taka 1,924 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.43 CUC (Taka 205) | Taka 102 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.90 CUC (Taka 76) | Taka 50 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,138 CUC (Taka 95,953) | Taka 39,704 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 603 CUC (Taka 50,812) | Taka 34,418 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 121 CUC (Taka 10,197) | Taka 3,564 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 774 CUC (Taka 65,247) | Taka 40,143 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 CUC (Taka 59,017) | Taka 22,336 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 83 CUC (Taka 6,961) | Taka 3,597 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 139 CUC (Taka 11,725) | Taka 1,468 | + 699% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 944 CUC (Taka 79,590) | Taka 40,792 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132 CUC (Taka 11,170) | Taka 12,653 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 CUC (Taka 1,003) | Taka 317 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 CUC (Taka 2,108) | Taka 563 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC (Taka 5,341) | Taka 2,187 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 51 CUC (Taka 4,331) | Taka 2,145 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85 CUC (Taka 7,163) | Taka 4,980 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (Taka 7,121) | Taka 3,868 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,052 CUC (Taka 5,231,548) | Taka 2,393,140 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (Taka 93) | Taka 87 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 CUC (Taka 3,219) | Taka 3,138 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.77 CUC (Taka 234) | Taka 272 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (Taka 671) | Taka 579 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23 CUC (Taka 1,939) | Taka 1,088 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.11 CUC (Taka 347) | Taka 319 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.90 CUC (Taka 245) | Taka 319 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.47 CUC (Taka 377) | Taka 385 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.17 CUC (Taka 183) | Taka 92 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.39 CUC (Taka 117) | Taka 117 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.66 CUC (Taka 393) | Taka 270 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12 CUC (Taka 1,018) | Taka 1,216 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 CUC (Taka 1,109) | Taka 736 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (Taka 2,729) | Taka 2,227 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.45 CUC (Taka 375) | Taka 1,143 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.06 CUC (Taka 173) | Taka 322 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.09 CUC (Taka 177) | Taka 420 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 429 CUC (Taka 36,176) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 CUC (Taka 28) | Taka 13 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55 CUC (Taka 4,611) | Taka 1,592 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.05 CUC (Taka 341) | Taka 224 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,082 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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