Cost of living in Cuba compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 91% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC ($b141) | $b51 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC ($b60) | $b41 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.35 CUC ($b30) | $b13 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14 CUC ($b15) | $b6 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.87 CUC ($b20) | $b13 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC ($b13) | $b6 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.67 CUC ($b32) | $b22 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC ($b30) | $b12 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.98 CUC ($b14) | $b7 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.63 CUC ($b11) | $b11 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($b64) | $b49 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.23 CUC ($b22) | $b11 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.77 CUC ($b5.32) | $b3.96 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 431 CUC ($b2,972) | $b3,751 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 274 CUC ($b1,893) | $b2,544 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49 CUC ($b338) | $b276 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340 CUC ($b2,349) | $b2,545 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC ($b1,624) | $b1,574 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59 CUC ($b410) | $b229 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 CUC ($b354) | $b192 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 590 CUC ($b4,072) | $b2,541 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160 CUC ($b1,105) | $b1,080 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC ($b46) | $b40 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC ($b54) | $b25 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 18% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC ($b270) | $b352 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC ($b186) | $b250 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC ($b598) | $b545 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC ($b462) | $b455 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,395 CUC ($b313,387) | $b107,453 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC ($b9) | $b3.88 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC ($b170) | $b186 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC ($b26) | $b49 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC ($b43) | $b25 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC ($b353) | $b213 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC ($b33) | $b48 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC ($b21) | $b22 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC ($b44) | $b27 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC ($b14) | $b11 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC ($b20) | $b12 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC ($b66) | $b54 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 CUC ($b186) | $b63 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC ($b56) | $b81 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC ($b345) | $b249 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC ($b225) | $b199 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.44 CUC ($b38) | $b38 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC ($b20) | $b24 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.38 CUC ($b16) | $b17 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC ($b2,675) | $b2,971 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC ($b2.53) | $b1.35 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24 CUC ($b165) | $b335 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC ($b18) | $b17 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia
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