Cost of living in Cuba compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (R$ 121) | R$ 30 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 CUC (R$ 68) | R$ 31 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.77 CUC (R$ 14) | R$ 4.39 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.59 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.58 CUC (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 CUC (R$ 59) | R$ 20 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 CUC (R$ 38) | R$ 7 | + 421% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.12 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 4.83 | + 427% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 CUC (R$ 19) | R$ 5.69 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 CUC (R$ 77) | R$ 42 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.78 CUC (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 CUC (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893 CUC (R$ 4,439) | R$ 2,814 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 659 CUC (R$ 3,274) | R$ 2,001 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 CUC (R$ 565) | R$ 569 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 645 CUC (R$ 3,205) | R$ 2,236 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 637 CUC (R$ 3,164) | R$ 1,472 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70 CUC (R$ 349) | R$ 404 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 CUC (R$ 464) | R$ 84 | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 474 CUC (R$ 2,358) | R$ 2,006 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 166 CUC (R$ 824) | R$ 586 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 CUC (R$ 44) | R$ 26 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (R$ 45) | R$ 19 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66 CUC (R$ 327) | R$ 244 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 CUC (R$ 183) | R$ 219 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (R$ 747) | R$ 349 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89 CUC (R$ 443) | R$ 266 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,734 CUC (R$ 212,358) | R$ 98,696 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.44 CUC (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 CUC (R$ 253) | R$ 222 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 CUC (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 CUC (R$ 103) | R$ 52 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 CUC (R$ 373) | R$ 244 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 CUC (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.63 CUC (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 CUC (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 263% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.91 CUC (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.20 CUC (R$ 21) | R$ 4.57 | + 357% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 CUC (R$ 56) | R$ 48 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cuba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 CUC (R$ 174) | R$ 92 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (R$ 79) | R$ 53 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61 CUC (R$ 303) | R$ 189 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59 CUC (R$ 294) | R$ 189 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 CUC (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.73 CUC (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.04 CUC (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 486 CUC (R$ 2,417) | R$ 3,925 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 CUC (R$ 3.62) | R$ 1.29 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38 CUC (R$ 191) | R$ 122 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.58 CUC (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,294 prices entered by 2,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 90% more expensive than in Brazil
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