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Cost of living in Cuba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 CUC (59元) | 49元 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.44 CUC (37元) | 34元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.50 CUC (24元) | 14元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.62 CUC (18元) | 15元 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.01 CUC (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.60 CUC (11元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.30 CUC (36元) | 60元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12 CUC (21元) | 13元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.78 CUC (5.25元) | 6元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.62 CUC (11元) | 5.60元 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (57元) | 111元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.43 CUC (16元) | 7元 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.90 CUC (6元) | 11元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,138 CUC (7,672元) | 8,991元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 603 CUC (4,063元) | 4,362元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 121 CUC (815元) | 428元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 774 CUC (5,217元) | 5,203元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 CUC (4,718元) | 3,294元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 83 CUC (557元) | 264元 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 139 CUC (937元) | 89元 | + 956% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 944 CUC (6,363元) | 2,101元 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132 CUC (893元) | 714元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 CUC (80元) | 36元 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 CUC (169元) | 54元 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 63 CUC (427元) | 522元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 51 CUC (346元) | 278元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85 CUC (573元) | 628元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (569元) | 658元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,052 CUC (418,272元) | 141,996元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 CUC (257元) | 151元 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.77 CUC (19元) | 29元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23 CUC (155元) | 281元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.11 CUC (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.90 CUC (20元) | 39元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.47 CUC (30元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.17 CUC (15元) | 10元 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.39 CUC (9元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.66 CUC (31元) | 58元 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12 CUC (81元) | 164元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 CUC (89元) | 90元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (218元) | 393元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.45 CUC (30元) | 60元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.06 CUC (14元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.09 CUC (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 429 CUC (2,892元) | 3,300元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 CUC (2.20元) | 0.81元 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55 CUC (369元) | 327元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.05 CUC (27元) | 21元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,483 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 41% more expensive than in China
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