Cost of living in Austria compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 12% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (17 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (10 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (7 CUC) | 4.35 CUC | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (1.47 CUC) | 1.99 CUC | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (6 CUC) | 3.15 CUC | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.72 (4.41 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (9 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (2.73 CUC) | 5.36 CUC | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (2.50 CUC) | 2.31 CUC | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (1.47 CUC) | 1.91 CUC | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (12 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (2.15 CUC) | 3.84 CUC | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (2.03 CUC) | 0.92 CUC | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 102% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,376 (1,633 CUC) | 439 CUC | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,078 (1,279 CUC) | 287 CUC | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (176 CUC) | 58 CUC | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,070 (1,270 CUC) | 353 CUC | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (757 CUC) | 228 CUC | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (116 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (31 CUC) | 59 CUC | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (475 CUC) | 598 CUC | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (134 CUC) | 153 CUC | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 (19 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (18 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 70% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (110 CUC) | 45 CUC | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (41 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (106 CUC) | 94 CUC | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (145 CUC) | 66 CUC | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (28,749 CUC) | 41,710 CUC | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (1.30 CUC) | 1.21 CUC | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (55 CUC) | 24 CUC | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 42% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (10 CUC) | 3.71 CUC | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (11 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (127 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (7 CUC) | 5.23 CUC | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (3.27 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (3.56 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (2.15 CUC) | 2.61 CUC | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (2.61 CUC) | 3.58 CUC | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (27 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 53% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (48 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (25 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (153 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (82 CUC) | 35 CUC | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (13 CUC) | 5.21 CUC | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.20 (4.98 CUC) | 2.68 CUC | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (4.47 CUC) | 2.49 CUC | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (601 CUC) | 603 CUC | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.24 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (50 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (8 CUC) | 3.26 CUC | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Cuba
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