- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 CUC (₨939) | ₨421 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC (₨312) | ₨267 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.94 CUC (₨210) | ₨141 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 CUC (₨167) | ₨52 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC (₨124) | ₨71 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC (₨155) | ₨39 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC (₨312) | ₨200 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 CUC (₨288) | ₨138 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC (₨141) | ₨25 | + 473% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 CUC (₨131) | ₨122 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (₨678) | ₨834 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40 CUC (₨171) | ₨82 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC (₨60) | ₨32 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 209% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,621 CUC (₨115,753) | ₨31,083 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532 CUC (₨38,015) | ₨21,167 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC (₨15,416) | ₨4,507 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 601 CUC (₨42,936) | ₨24,677 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC (₨35,991) | ₨15,583 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC (₨7,140) | ₨3,830 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 104 CUC (₨7,441) | ₨828 | + 799% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 949 CUC (₨67,772) | ₨33,622 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (₨12,136) | ₨10,674 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC (₨737) | ₨380 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC (₨1,086) | ₨546 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC (₨5,341) | ₨2,411 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC (₨3,725) | ₨2,677 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC (₨5,490) | ₨3,752 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 CUC (₨7,247) | ₨2,918 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,243 CUC (₨4,658,292) | ₨876,965 | + 431% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC (₨84) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 CUC (₨2,668) | ₨1,346 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC (₨533) | ₨137 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (₨553) | ₨284 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC (₨1,690) | ₨1,553 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC (₨307) | ₨258 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.34 CUC (₨238) | ₨179 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 CUC (₨482) | ₨226 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.87 CUC (₨205) | ₨136 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.52 CUC (₨108) | ₨72 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC (₨537) | ₨276 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15 CUC (₨1,088) | ₨1,187 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC (₨1,071) | ₨472 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,971 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (₨2,396) | ₨1,765 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.82 CUC (₨344) | ₨622 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47 CUC (₨176) | ₨195 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.04 CUC (₨145) | ₨208 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC (₨25,455) | ₨38,712 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC (₨39) | ₨58 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC (₨3,636) | ₨1,882 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC (₨311) | ₨252 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,192 prices entered by 4,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 92% more expensive than in India
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