Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC (R$ 88) | R$ 28 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 3.39 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.42 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 5.54 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.85 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 4.11 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.33 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 CUC (R$ 59) | R$ 38 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.95 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.69 CUC (R$ 3.73) | R$ 3.40 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656 CUC (R$ 3,526) | R$ 3,364 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415 CUC (R$ 2,235) | R$ 1,922 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 CUC (R$ 522) | R$ 481 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 285 CUC (R$ 1,532) | R$ 1,977 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 CUC (R$ 1,076) | R$ 1,289 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16 CUC (R$ 88) | R$ 293 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66 CUC (R$ 358) | R$ 78 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610 CUC (R$ 3,283) | R$ 1,525 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 184 CUC (R$ 992) | R$ 438 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4.65 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.81 CUC (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (R$ 193) | R$ 217 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29 CUC (R$ 157) | R$ 176 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71 CUC (R$ 380) | R$ 310 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (R$ 293) | R$ 243 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,259 CUC (R$ 361,778) | R$ 87,541 | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 4.32 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13 CUC (R$ 67) | R$ 208 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.34 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43 CUC (R$ 230) | R$ 241 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.26 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.65 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.44 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.61 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 5.34 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.38 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 3.69 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.78 CUC (R$ 20) | R$ 40 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 CUC (R$ 73) | R$ 101 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 CUC (R$ 323) | R$ 234 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19 CUC (R$ 102) | R$ 179 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.09 CUC (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.95 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.68 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350 CUC (R$ 1,884) | R$ 3,010 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 CUC (R$ 2.04) | R$ 1.31 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13 CUC (R$ 72) | R$ 114 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,783 prices entered by 1,214 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 42% more expensive than in Brazil
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