Cost of living in India compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 56% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (5.07 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (4.03 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (1.95 CUC) | 4.06 CUC | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (0.72 CUC) | 2.15 CUC | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (1.00 CUC) | 2.56 CUC | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (0.50 CUC) | 1.72 CUC | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (3.11 CUC) | 5.02 CUC | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (1.91 CUC) | 3.98 CUC | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (0.42 CUC) | 1.87 CUC | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (1.81 CUC) | 1.45 CUC | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨774 (11 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (1.17 CUC) | 3.15 CUC | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (0.49 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in India is 42% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,366 (457 CUC) | 512 CUC | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,918 (273 CUC) | 286 CUC | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,363 (60 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,036 (261 CUC) | 350 CUC | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (171 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (46 CUC) | 47 CUC | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (9 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (405 CUC) | 576 CUC | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (143 CUC) | 164 CUC | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (5.63 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (2.89 CUC) | 5.98 CUC | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in India is 4% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (32 CUC) | 35 CUC | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (35 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (49 CUC) | 77 CUC | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (37 CUC) | 68 CUC | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in India is 51% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (12,589 CUC) | 51,968 CUC | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (1.09 CUC) | 1.23 CUC | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (16 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 40% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (1.38 CUC) | 3.49 CUC | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (2.91 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (9 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (4.34 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (2.21 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (3.48 CUC) | 4.76 CUC | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (1.92 CUC) | 1.85 CUC | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (0.94 CUC) | 2.05 CUC | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (3.28 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 28% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 (16 CUC) | 24 CUC | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (6 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,631 (22 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,624 (22 CUC) | 30 CUC | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (8 CUC) | 4.56 CUC | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (2.64 CUC) | 2.29 CUC | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (2.61 CUC) | 1.98 CUC | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (496 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (0.07 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,577 (22 CUC) | 28 CUC | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (3.72 CUC) | 2.27 CUC | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,865 prices entered by 2,175 different people.
Cost of living in India is 45% cheaper than in Cuba
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