Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 62% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC (BD$20) | BD$33 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (BD$9) | BD$20 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.35 CUC (BD$4.35) | BD$23 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14 CUC (BD$2.14) | BD$4.58 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.87 CUC (BD$2.87) | BD$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (BD$1.88) | BD$9 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.67 CUC (BD$4.67) | BD$27 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC (BD$4.36) | BD$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.98 CUC (BD$1.98) | BD$2.88 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.63 CUC (BD$1.63) | BD$5.03 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (BD$9) | BD$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.23 CUC (BD$3.23) | BD$6 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.77 CUC (BD$0.77) | BD$4.38 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 79% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 431 CUC (BD$431) | BD$4,607 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 274 CUC (BD$274) | BD$2,965 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49 CUC (BD$49) | BD$336 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340 CUC (BD$340) | BD$2,343 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC (BD$235) | BD$1,310 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59 CUC (BD$59) | BD$91 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 CUC (BD$51) | BD$107 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 590 CUC (BD$590) | BD$400 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160 CUC (BD$160) | BD$364 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (BD$7) | BD$23 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (BD$8) | BD$29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 59% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (BD$39) | BD$60 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (BD$27) | BD$86 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC (BD$87) | BD$114 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC (BD$67) | BD$150 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 40% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,395 CUC (BD$45,395) | BD$45,910 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (BD$1.24) | BD$2.17 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (BD$25) | BD$75 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC (BD$3.76) | BD$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (BD$6) | BD$50 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (BD$51) | BD$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC (BD$4.79) | BD$12 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC (BD$3.09) | BD$4.04 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (BD$6) | BD$14 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC (BD$2.07) | BD$5.18 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC (BD$2.95) | BD$7 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (BD$10) | BD$30 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 57% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 CUC (BD$27) | BD$71 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (BD$8) | BD$24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (BD$50) | BD$100 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (BD$33) | BD$121 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.44 CUC (BD$5.44) | BD$13 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC (BD$2.86) | BD$5.50 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.38 CUC (BD$2.38) | BD$9 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC (BD$388) | BD$418 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (BD$0.37) | BD$0.24 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24 CUC (BD$24) | BD$147 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC (BD$2.56) | BD$15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 64% cheaper than in Bermuda
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