Cost of living in Spain compared to Cuba
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 57% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (15 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (8 CUC) | 16 CUC | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.55 (3.44 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (0.86 CUC) | 3.57 CUC | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (2.51 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (1.75 CUC) | 3.99 CUC | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (6 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (1.82 CUC) | 4.32 CUC | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (1.14 CUC) | 5.02 CUC | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (0.90 CUC) | 4.29 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (7 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (1.79 CUC) | 3.63 CUC | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (0.88 CUC) | 1.75 CUC | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,174 (1,136 CUC) | 1,079 CUC | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €773 (748 CUC) | 827 CUC | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (119 CUC) | 240 CUC | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €738 (715 CUC) | 2,057 CUC | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €558 (540 CUC) | 1,142 CUC | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (82 CUC) | 114 CUC | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (28 CUC) | 57 CUC | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (348 CUC) | 444 CUC | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (94 CUC) | 148 CUC | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (7 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (10 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 15% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (75 CUC) | 58 CUC | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (30 CUC) | 41 CUC | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (80 CUC) | 141 CUC | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (87 CUC) | 84 CUC | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,119 (24,317 CUC) | 72,820 CUC | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (1.74 CUC) | 1.79 CUC | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (37 CUC) | 32 CUC | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 54% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (6 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.56 (5.38 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (59 CUC) | 84 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 (4.39 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.41 (2.33 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (2.55 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (1.53 CUC) | 4.80 CUC | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (1.70 CUC) | 3.48 CUC | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (17 CUC) | 13 CUC | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Spain | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (31 CUC) | 39 CUC | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (16 CUC) | 44 CUC | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (50 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (44 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (10 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (2.74 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (3.99 CUC) | 5.43 CUC | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (457 CUC) | 411 CUC | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.19 CUC) | 0.66 CUC | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (45 CUC) | 33 CUC | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (4.88 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,637 prices entered by 1,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Cuba
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