Cost of living in Spain compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 10% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (17 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (9 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (4.06 CUC) | 4.06 CUC | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (0.99 CUC) | 2.15 CUC | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (2.81 CUC) | 2.56 CUC | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (1.95 CUC) | 1.72 CUC | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (7 CUC) | 5.02 CUC | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (1.99 CUC) | 3.98 CUC | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (1.35 CUC) | 1.87 CUC | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (1.06 CUC) | 1.45 CUC | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (8 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (1.93 CUC) | 3.15 CUC | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (1.04 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (1,457 CUC) | 512 CUC | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €766 (922 CUC) | 286 CUC | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (128 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (902 CUC) | 350 CUC | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €537 (646 CUC) | 261 CUC | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (93 CUC) | 47 CUC | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (35 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (415 CUC) | 576 CUC | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (110 CUC) | 164 CUC | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (8 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (12 CUC) | 5.98 CUC | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 58% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (90 CUC) | 35 CUC | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (37 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (92 CUC) | 77 CUC | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (102 CUC) | 68 CUC | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 (27,980 CUC) | 51,968 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (1.47 CUC) | 1.23 CUC | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (51 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 26% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (7 CUC) | 3.49 CUC | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (8 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (70 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (4.98 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (2.89 CUC) | 2.38 CUC | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (3.56 CUC) | 4.76 CUC | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (1.61 CUC) | 1.85 CUC | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (2.33 CUC) | 2.05 CUC | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (17 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 45% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (34 CUC) | 24 CUC | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (19 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (58 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (49 CUC) | 30 CUC | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (11 CUC) | 4.56 CUC | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (3.04 CUC) | 2.29 CUC | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (4.64 CUC) | 1.98 CUC | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (573 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (0.27 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (57 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (5.91 CUC) | 2.27 CUC | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,980 prices entered by 1,496 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Cuba
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