Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 834% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 834% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 CUC (₨6,572) | ₨388 | + 1595% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 CUC (₨4,081) | ₨353 | + 1055% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 CUC (₨1,739) | ₨163 | + 969% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.84 CUC (₨491) | ₨59 | + 725% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 CUC (₨1,632) | ₨91 | + 1700% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.67 CUC (₨393) | ₨43 | + 807% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 CUC (₨1,533) | ₨267 | + 475% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 CUC (₨1,162) | ₨197 | + 491% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 CUC (₨991) | ₨36 | + 2675% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 CUC (₨633) | ₨169 | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 CUC (₨1,898) | ₨900 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 CUC (₨595) | ₨92 | + 544% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.04 CUC (₨255) | ₨43 | + 487% | |
| Housing | + 505% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 505% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,785 CUC (₨317,835) | ₨56,728 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,078 CUC (₨342,454) | ₨34,497 | + 893% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 266 CUC (₨22,336) | ₨5,621 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,568 CUC (₨131,704) | ₨28,691 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,730 CUC (₨229,225) | ₨16,772 | + 1267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 183 CUC (₨15,366) | ₨3,792 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83 CUC (₨6,959) | ₨700 | + 894% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 504 CUC (₨42,320) | ₨27,508 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 229 CUC (₨19,217) | ₨10,341 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (₨918) | ₨441 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 CUC (₨3,163) | ₨739 | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56 CUC (₨4,742) | ₨2,507 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28 CUC (₨2,335) | ₨2,722 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 124 CUC (₨10,415) | ₨4,205 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 112 CUC (₨9,401) | ₨3,037 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 457% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 457% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,185 CUC (₨3,962,442) | ₨2,137,460 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.44 CUC (₨121) | ₨103 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226 CUC (₨19,000) | ₨1,271 | + 1395% | |
| Personal Care | + 367% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 367% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 CUC (₨1,396) | ₨124 | + 1026% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 CUC (₨1,308) | ₨238 | + 450% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40 CUC (₨3,359) | ₨1,011 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 CUC (₨1,263) | ₨324 | + 290% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.79 CUC (₨402) | ₨196 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 CUC (₨1,526) | ₨266 | + 474% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 CUC (₨570) | ₨159 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.36 CUC (₨198) | ₨83 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 CUC (₨6,489) | ₨295 | + 2103% | |
| Entertainment | + 278% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 278% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 CUC (₨6,551) | ₨1,532 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 CUC (₨1,428) | ₨724 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 CUC (₨8,398) | ₨1,684 | + 399% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 CUC (₨10,771) | ₨2,107 | + 411% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 CUC (₨1,152) | ₨729 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.37 CUC (₨199) | ₨204 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.19 CUC (₨268) | ₨208 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,144 CUC (₨96,106) | ₨42,902 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 CUC (₨50) | ₨3.86 | + 1204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70 CUC (₨5,870) | ₨1,794 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.37 CUC (₨451) | ₨313 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 490% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,947 prices entered by 868 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 490% more expensive than in India
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