Cost of living in Cuba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 338% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 338% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 CUC (386元) | 46元 | + 732% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 CUC (300元) | 40元 | + 653% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 CUC (85元) | 16元 | + 434% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 CUC (20元) | 18元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 CUC (90元) | 19元 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.73 CUC (33元) | 11元 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 CUC (104元) | 63元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (52元) | 15元 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (53元) | 6元 | + 731% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.39 CUC (38元) | 7元 | + 421% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 CUC (164元) | 118元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.69 CUC (33元) | 8元 | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.99 CUC (21元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,388 CUC (16,909元) | 15,059元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050 CUC (21,598元) | 9,006元 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (1,975元) | 421元 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (17,612元) | 7,547元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (14,021元) | 4,347元 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (1,699元) | 262元 | + 548% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (639元) | 115元 | + 454% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (4,550元) | 1,143元 | + 298% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (1,665元) | 589元 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (133元) | 39元 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (233元) | 51元 | + 358% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 184% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (1,361元) | 529元 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (770元) | 248元 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (1,726元) | 626元 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (2,104元) | 828元 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 316% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 316% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (604,294元) | 161,247元 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (12元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (1,257元) | 204元 | + 518% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 145% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (191元) | 39元 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (199元) | 27元 | + 643% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (441元) | 391元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (117元) | 53元 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (39元) | 33元 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (110元) | 34元 | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (39元) | 13元 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (30元) | 15元 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (270元) | 74元 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cuba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (338元) | 265元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (368元) | 110元 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (328元) | 1,294元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (552元) | 348元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (78元) | 79元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (40元) | 29元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (24元) | 18元 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (8,995元) | 3,321元 | + 171% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (3.96元) | 0.20元 | + 1881% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (228元) | 410元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (56元) | 24元 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,792 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 206% more expensive than in China
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