- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.01 CUC (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.38 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.29 CUC (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 4.65 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.24 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 5.60 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.80 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.24 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (R$ 3.17) | R$ 3.20 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,507 CUC (R$ 9,487) | R$ 3,153 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 804 CUC (R$ 3,043) | R$ 1,955 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC (R$ 817) | R$ 578 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 755 CUC (R$ 2,858) | R$ 2,127 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC (R$ 1,908) | R$ 1,330 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC (R$ 378) | R$ 410 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 92 CUC (R$ 347) | R$ 83 | + 316% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,069 CUC (R$ 4,046) | R$ 1,724 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177 CUC (R$ 671) | R$ 429 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 CUC (R$ 47) | R$ 21 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC (R$ 58) | R$ 17 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87 CUC (R$ 328) | R$ 203 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 62 CUC (R$ 235) | R$ 183 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 86 CUC (R$ 325) | R$ 327 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120 CUC (R$ 454) | R$ 259 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,502 CUC (R$ 346,281) | R$ 86,104 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (R$ 4.21) | R$ 4.29 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 CUC (R$ 170) | R$ 202 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC (R$ 90) | R$ 236 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.34 CUC (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.87 CUC (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.66 CUC (R$ 6) | R$ 4.05 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23 CUC (R$ 86) | R$ 96 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC (R$ 57) | R$ 50 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44 CUC (R$ 168) | R$ 174 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.20 CUC (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.57 CUC (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.15 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC (R$ 1,349) | R$ 2,726 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (R$ 2.05) | R$ 1.13 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC (R$ 193) | R$ 115 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,734 prices entered by 2,621 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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