Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 405% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 405% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 CUC (R$ 273) | R$ 36 | + 664% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 CUC (R$ 213) | R$ 34 | + 521% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 CUC (R$ 60) | R$ 11 | + 431% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 CUC (R$ 64) | R$ 12 | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.73 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 CUC (R$ 73) | R$ 26 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (R$ 37) | R$ 9 | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (R$ 37) | R$ 5.67 | + 560% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 6 | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 CUC (R$ 116) | R$ 44 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.69 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.99 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 4.92 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 320% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,388 CUC (R$ 11,987) | R$ 3,756 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050 CUC (R$ 15,310) | R$ 2,512 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (R$ 1,400) | R$ 587 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (R$ 12,485) | R$ 2,662 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (R$ 9,939) | R$ 1,718 | + 478% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (R$ 1,205) | R$ 513 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (R$ 453) | R$ 90 | + 402% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (R$ 3,225) | R$ 1,987 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (R$ 1,180) | R$ 631 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (R$ 94) | R$ 29 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (R$ 165) | R$ 21 | + 704% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 176% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (R$ 965) | R$ 249 | + 288% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (R$ 546) | R$ 248 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (R$ 1,223) | R$ 412 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (R$ 1,491) | R$ 301 | + 395% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 234% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (R$ 428,371) | R$ 115,032 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (R$ 891) | R$ 228 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (R$ 135) | R$ 22 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (R$ 141) | R$ 43 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (R$ 312) | R$ 263 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (R$ 83) | R$ 22 | + 272% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (R$ 78) | R$ 19 | + 318% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 5.31 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (R$ 191) | R$ 55 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (R$ 240) | R$ 112 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (R$ 261) | R$ 66 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (R$ 233) | R$ 215 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (R$ 392) | R$ 199 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (R$ 6,376) | R$ 4,404 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (R$ 2.81) | R$ 1.31 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (R$ 161) | R$ 125 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 251% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,293 prices entered by 1,725 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 251% more expensive than in Brazil
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