Cost of living in Austria compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 53% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (16 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (10 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (6 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (1.45 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (6 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (3.42 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (6 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (2.42 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (2.64 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (1.17 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (7 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (2.51 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (1.80 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 44% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (1,731 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (1,105 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (591 CUC) | 261 CUC | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (905 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (752 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (179 CUC) | 118 CUC | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (33 CUC) | 40 CUC | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (367 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (165 CUC) | 161 CUC | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (13 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (15 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (107 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (50 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (100 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (137 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 46% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (26,652 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (2.04 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (48 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 34% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (6 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (7 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (165 CUC) | 100 CUC | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (5.44 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (3.34 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (3.30 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (2.31 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (2.25 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (22 CUC) | 21 CUC | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 54% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (49 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (24 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (54 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (64 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (11 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (4.50 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (4.37 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (543 CUC) | 971 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.08 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (34 CUC) | 46 CUC | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (6 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,399 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 45% cheaper than in Cuba
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