Cost of living in Finland compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 14% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (14 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (10 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.84 (7 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (1.51 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 (3.31 CUC) | 2.79 CUC | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (4.28 CUC) | 1.93 CUC | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (7 CUC) | 5.05 CUC | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (2.98 CUC) | 4.45 CUC | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (1.30 CUC) | 1.84 CUC | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.73 (3.27 CUC) | 1.57 CUC | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (16 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (3.51 CUC) | 3.44 CUC | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (2.34 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 146% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,776 (2,127 CUC) | 467 CUC | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,178 (1,410 CUC) | 283 CUC | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €62 (74 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,218 (1,459 CUC) | 347 CUC | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €874 (1,046 CUC) | 245 CUC | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (92 CUC) | 55 CUC | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (17 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (453 CUC) | 589 CUC | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (102 CUC) | 157 CUC | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (9 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (43 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 541% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 58% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (103 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (32 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (82 CUC) | 85 CUC | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (134 CUC) | 68 CUC | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 36% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (33,225 CUC) | 46,988 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (1.86 CUC) | 1.26 CUC | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (66 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 98% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (36 CUC) | 3.30 CUC | + 990% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (13 CUC) | 5.67 CUC | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (101 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (5.17 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (3.51 CUC) | 2.91 CUC | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (5.17 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (1.63 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (2.55 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (34 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 63% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (46 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (31 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (105 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (80 CUC) | 31 CUC | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (15 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (5.68 CUC) | 2.57 CUC | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (8 CUC) | 2.30 CUC | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (564 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.09 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (48 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (10 CUC) | 2.33 CUC | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 60% more expensive than in Cuba
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