Cost of living in Mexico compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 220 (11 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (5.82 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (2.61 CUC) | 4.06 CUC | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (1.01 CUC) | 2.15 CUC | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (1.68 CUC) | 2.56 CUC | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (1.15 CUC) | 1.72 CUC | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 72 (3.45 CUC) | 5.02 CUC | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (1.92 CUC) | 3.98 CUC | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (1.17 CUC) | 1.87 CUC | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (1.17 CUC) | 1.45 CUC | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 234 (11 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (1.44 CUC) | 3.15 CUC | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (0.97 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,805 (899 CUC) | 512 CUC | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,572 (410 CUC) | 286 CUC | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,002 (48 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,176 (486 CUC) | 350 CUC | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 (247 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 692 (33 CUC) | 47 CUC | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (18 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,726 (321 CUC) | 576 CUC | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,040 (97 CUC) | 164 CUC | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (4.78 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (4.33 CUC) | 5.98 CUC | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 7% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 840 (40 CUC) | 35 CUC | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (31 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,513 (72 CUC) | 77 CUC | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,117 (53 CUC) | 68 CUC | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 39% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 349,181 (16,689 CUC) | 51,968 CUC | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (0.90 CUC) | 1.23 CUC | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 536 (26 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 19% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (3.92 CUC) | 3.49 CUC | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (9 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (25 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (3.81 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (2.39 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (2.68 CUC) | 4.76 CUC | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (1.45 CUC) | 1.85 CUC | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (1.38 CUC) | 2.05 CUC | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (9 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (15 CUC) | 24 CUC | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 148 (7 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 839 (40 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 684 (33 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 126 (6 CUC) | 4.56 CUC | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (3.40 CUC) | 2.29 CUC | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (1.88 CUC) | 1.98 CUC | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,497 (502 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (0.13 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 997 (48 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (2.95 CUC) | 2.27 CUC | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04780
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,811 prices entered by 1,291 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Cuba
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