Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 681% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 681% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (₨5,339) | ₨376 | + 1320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (₨3,578) | ₨331 | + 981% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (₨1,081) | ₨167 | + 546% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (₨250) | ₨58 | + 334% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (₨1,312) | ₨90 | + 1357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (₨388) | ₨38 | + 926% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (₨1,440) | ₨248 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (₨599) | ₨153 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (₨573) | ₨31 | + 1718% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (₨436) | ₨171 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (₨1,566) | ₨787 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (₨504) | ₨91 | + 455% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (₨285) | ₨38 | + 657% | |
| Housing | + 526% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 526% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (₨142,840) | ₨37,202 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (₨250,307) | ₨23,227 | + 978% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (₨23,025) | ₨5,797 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (₨205,333) | ₨25,043 | + 720% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (₨163,464) | ₨16,133 | + 913% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (₨19,810) | ₨6,512 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (₨7,448) | ₨652 | + 1043% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (₨53,048) | ₨30,817 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (₨19,410) | ₨11,976 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (₨1,546) | ₨538 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (₨2,715) | ₨425 | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 317% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 317% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (₨15,863) | ₨2,477 | + 540% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (₨8,975) | ₨2,797 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (₨20,121) | ₨4,303 | + 368% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (₨24,528) | ₨3,087 | + 695% | |
| Transportation | + 515% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 515% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (₨7,045,140) | ₨1,248,440 | + 464% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (₨145) | ₨104 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (₨14,653) | ₨1,115 | + 1214% | |
| Personal Care | + 361% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 361% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (₨2,221) | ₨144 | + 1440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (₨2,325) | ₨241 | + 863% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (₨5,138) | ₨891 | + 477% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (₨1,365) | ₨413 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (₨457) | ₨226 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (₨1,279) | ₨274 | + 366% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (₨451) | ₨170 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (₨347) | ₨96 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (₨3,145) | ₨309 | + 918% | |
| Entertainment | + 242% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 242% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (₨3,941) | ₨1,438 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (₨4,290) | ₨603 | + 611% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (₨3,828) | ₨1,419 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (₨6,440) | ₨1,942 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (₨904) | ₨733 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (₨471) | ₨229 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (₨276) | ₨183 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (₨104,867) | ₨50,214 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (₨46) | ₨1.43 | + 3128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (₨2,652) | ₨1,560 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (₨656) | ₨267 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 486% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,190 prices entered by 1,311 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 486% more expensive than in India
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