Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC (Taka 1,390) | Taka 263 | + 429% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (Taka 668) | Taka 344 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18 CUC (Taka 439) | Taka 162 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 CUC (Taka 151) | Taka 74 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.42 CUC (Taka 120) | Taka 112 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (Taka 159) | Taka 50 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.85 CUC (Taka 327) | Taka 581 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50 CUC (Taka 382) | Taka 172 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 CUC (Taka 142) | Taka 26 | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.33 CUC (Taka 112) | Taka 391 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 CUC (Taka 938) | Taka 1,738 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.95 CUC (Taka 250) | Taka 103 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.69 CUC (Taka 59) | Taka 41 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656 CUC (Taka 55,606) | Taka 59,451 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415 CUC (Taka 35,242) | Taka 33,978 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 CUC (Taka 8,227) | Taka 4,046 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 285 CUC (Taka 24,152) | Taka 35,113 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 CUC (Taka 16,964) | Taka 15,590 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16 CUC (Taka 1,395) | Taka 3,803 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66 CUC (Taka 5,638) | Taka 1,167 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610 CUC (Taka 51,764) | Taka 35,909 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 184 CUC (Taka 15,640) | Taka 13,069 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4.65 CUC (Taka 394) | Taka 431 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.81 CUC (Taka 408) | Taka 852 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (Taka 3,037) | Taka 1,746 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29 CUC (Taka 2,478) | Taka 1,826 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71 CUC (Taka 5,992) | Taka 5,220 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (Taka 4,616) | Taka 4,121 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,259 CUC (Taka 5,704,918) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC (Taka 95) | Taka 96 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13 CUC (Taka 1,062) | Taka 2,898 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.34 CUC (Taka 283) | Taka 133 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (Taka 678) | Taka 498 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43 CUC (Taka 3,628) | Taka 1,000 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.26 CUC (Taka 276) | Taka 400 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.65 CUC (Taka 225) | Taka 164 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.44 CUC (Taka 376) | Taka 356 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.61 CUC (Taka 136) | Taka 84 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.38 CUC (Taka 117) | Taka 141 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.78 CUC (Taka 321) | Taka 167 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 CUC (Taka 1,151) | Taka 1,289 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 888 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 CUC (Taka 5,089) | Taka 2,301 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19 CUC (Taka 1,613) | Taka 1,790 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.09 CUC (Taka 347) | Taka 817 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.95 CUC (Taka 166) | Taka 304 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.68 CUC (Taka 142) | Taka 536 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350 CUC (Taka 29,711) | Taka 35,756 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 CUC (Taka 32) | Taka 1.67 | + 1835% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13 CUC (Taka 1,133) | Taka 1,882 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC (Taka 252) | Taka 272 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,195 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.820
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Cost of living in Cuba is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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