Cost of living in India compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 77% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨338 (4.15 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨315 (3.87 CUC) | 16 CUC | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (2.03 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (0.67 CUC) | 3.21 CUC | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (1.05 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (0.54 CUC) | 3.92 CUC | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (2.81 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (2.07 CUC) | 4.44 CUC | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (0.37 CUC) | 5.02 CUC | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (1.81 CUC) | 4.39 CUC | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 (10 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (1.06 CUC) | 4.19 CUC | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (0.47 CUC) | 1.75 CUC | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,302 (631 CUC) | 1,079 CUC | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,408 (349 CUC) | 827 CUC | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,608 (69 CUC) | 240 CUC | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,442 (313 CUC) | 2,057 CUC | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,230 (175 CUC) | 1,142 CUC | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,752 (46 CUC) | 114 CUC | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨679 (8 CUC) | 57 CUC | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,195 (371 CUC) | 441 CUC | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,032 (148 CUC) | 148 CUC | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨437 (5.37 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨389 (4.78 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in India is 43% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,626 (32 CUC) | 58 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,372 (29 CUC) | 41 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,037 (50 CUC) | 141 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,040 (37 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,025,570 (12,605 CUC) | 72,820 CUC | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (1.31 CUC) | 1.64 CUC | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,146 (14 CUC) | 32 CUC | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 75% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (1.43 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (2.59 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨761 (9 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨356 (4.37 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 (2.32 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (2.84 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (1.93 CUC) | 4.58 CUC | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (0.91 CUC) | 4.34 CUC | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨342 (4.21 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| India | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,452 (18 CUC) | 39 CUC | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨668 (8 CUC) | 44 CUC | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,562 (19 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,696 (21 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (8 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨194 (2.39 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (2.24 CUC) | 5.43 CUC | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,714 (586 CUC) | 411 CUC | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 (0.01 CUC) | 0.66 CUC | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,683 (21 CUC) | 33 CUC | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (2.86 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,044 prices entered by 1,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 70% cheaper than in Cuba
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