Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 CUC (R$ 115) | R$ 28 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.14 CUC (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 3.95 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.89 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.91 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 5.52 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.73 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 4.58 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.71 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 5.01 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (R$ 52) | R$ 39 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.41 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 CUC (R$ 4.62) | R$ 3.46 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450 CUC (R$ 2,373) | R$ 3,038 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 279 CUC (R$ 1,471) | R$ 1,850 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52 CUC (R$ 273) | R$ 497 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309 CUC (R$ 1,631) | R$ 2,160 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 226 CUC (R$ 1,189) | R$ 1,326 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59 CUC (R$ 309) | R$ 368 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (R$ 273) | R$ 80 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 591 CUC (R$ 3,115) | R$ 1,702 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160 CUC (R$ 841) | R$ 479 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41 CUC (R$ 215) | R$ 202 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (R$ 142) | R$ 187 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 CUC (R$ 465) | R$ 329 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC (R$ 352) | R$ 247 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,299 CUC (R$ 244,084) | R$ 90,111 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 4.68 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24 CUC (R$ 126) | R$ 222 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (R$ 33) | R$ 41 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (R$ 270) | R$ 214 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.03 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 CUC (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.34 CUC (R$ 12) | R$ 5.87 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.91 CUC (R$ 15) | R$ 4.16 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (R$ 50) | R$ 45 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 CUC (R$ 133) | R$ 92 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (R$ 43) | R$ 53 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (R$ 264) | R$ 208 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (R$ 179) | R$ 174 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.20 CUC (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.75 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.47 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 389 CUC (R$ 2,050) | R$ 3,612 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (R$ 1.93) | R$ 1.30 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24 CUC (R$ 125) | R$ 116 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,995 prices entered by 1,960 different people.
Cost of living in Cuba is 40% more expensive than in Brazil
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