- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 CUC (90元) | 53元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.94 CUC (20元) | 15元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 CUC (16元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC (30元) | 59元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 CUC (28元) | 13元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC (14元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 CUC (13元) | 5.79元 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (65元) | 113元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40 CUC (16元) | 8元 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (5.77元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,621 CUC (11,157元) | 9,794元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532 CUC (3,664元) | 4,472元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC (1,486元) | 440元 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 601 CUC (4,138元) | 5,656元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC (3,469元) | 3,586元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC (688元) | 322元 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 104 CUC (717元) | 84元 | + 753% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 949 CUC (6,532元) | 2,213元 | + 195% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (1,170元) | 663元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC (71元) | 39元 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC (105元) | 39元 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (515元) | 560元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (359元) | 268元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC (529元) | 606元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 CUC (699元) | 676元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,243 CUC (448,983元) | 143,546元 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 CUC (257元) | 151元 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC (51元) | 27元 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (53元) | 33元 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC (163元) | 364元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC (30元) | 27元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.34 CUC (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 CUC (46元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.87 CUC (20元) | 10元 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.52 CUC (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (52元) | 61元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15 CUC (105元) | 155元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC (103元) | 87元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 771元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (231元) | 374元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.82 CUC (33元) | 59元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47 CUC (17元) | 33元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.04 CUC (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC (2,453元) | 3,300元 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (3.73元) | 1.00元 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC (350元) | 302元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC (30元) | 20元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,657 prices entered by 569 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 46% more expensive than in China
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