- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 CUC (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.94 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 3.29 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 4.86 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 5.67 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (R$ 3.14) | R$ 3.22 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,621 CUC (R$ 6,084) | R$ 3,132 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532 CUC (R$ 1,998) | R$ 1,937 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC (R$ 810) | R$ 637 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 601 CUC (R$ 2,257) | R$ 2,132 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC (R$ 1,892) | R$ 1,335 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC (R$ 375) | R$ 397 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 104 CUC (R$ 391) | R$ 81 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 949 CUC (R$ 3,562) | R$ 1,726 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (R$ 638) | R$ 422 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (R$ 281) | R$ 207 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (R$ 196) | R$ 182 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC (R$ 289) | R$ 338 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 CUC (R$ 381) | R$ 254 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,243 CUC (R$ 244,861) | R$ 87,218 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.35 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 CUC (R$ 140) | R$ 202 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC (R$ 89) | R$ 229 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.37 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.88 CUC (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.08 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 5.85 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.59 CUC (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.03 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15 CUC (R$ 57) | R$ 97 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC (R$ 56) | R$ 50 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (R$ 126) | R$ 178 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.82 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.04 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC (R$ 1,338) | R$ 2,677 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (R$ 2.03) | R$ 1.22 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC (R$ 191) | R$ 117 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,016 prices entered by 2,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.753
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Cost of living in Cuba is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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