Cost of living in Greece compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 12% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (16 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (9 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (4.27 CUC) | 4.35 CUC | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (1.55 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (4.34 CUC) | 2.87 CUC | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (1.52 CUC) | 1.88 CUC | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (5.50 CUC) | 4.67 CUC | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (1.53 CUC) | 4.36 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (1.04 CUC) | 1.98 CUC | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (1.37 CUC) | 1.63 CUC | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (11 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (2.33 CUC) | 3.23 CUC | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (0.96 CUC) | 0.77 CUC | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 23% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €765 (916 CUC) | 431 CUC | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €513 (615 CUC) | 274 CUC | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (135 CUC) | 49 CUC | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €475 (569 CUC) | 340 CUC | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €338 (405 CUC) | 235 CUC | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (91 CUC) | 59 CUC | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (23 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (326 CUC) | 590 CUC | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (113 CUC) | 160 CUC | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (10 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (7 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 40% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (84 CUC) | 39 CUC | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (30 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (111 CUC) | 87 CUC | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (101 CUC) | 67 CUC | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (25,387 CUC) | 45,395 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (1.73 CUC) | 1.24 CUC | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (37 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (7 CUC) | 3.76 CUC | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (10 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (37 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (5.89 CUC) | 4.79 CUC | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (4.54 CUC) | 3.09 CUC | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (4.46 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (2.37 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (2.54 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (13 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 106% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (37 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (18 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (47 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (56 CUC) | 33 CUC | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (12 CUC) | 5.44 CUC | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (4.73 CUC) | 2.86 CUC | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (5.08 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (568 CUC) | 388 CUC | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (1.07 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (47 CUC) | 24 CUC | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 (5.43 CUC) | 2.56 CUC | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 18% more expensive than in Cuba
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