Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 293% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (₨1,888) | ₨330 | + 472% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 CUC (₨1,057) | ₨293 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (₨467) | ₨163 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.77 CUC (₨215) | ₨54 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.59 CUC (₨434) | ₨82 | + 427% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.58 CUC (₨277) | ₨41 | + 581% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 CUC (₨921) | ₨216 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 CUC (₨587) | ₨152 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.12 CUC (₨397) | ₨29 | + 1277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 CUC (₨295) | ₨149 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 CUC (₨1,203) | ₨767 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.78 CUC (₨371) | ₨87 | + 325% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62 CUC (₨126) | ₨35 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 893 CUC (₨69,284) | ₨31,400 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 659 CUC (₨51,104) | ₨20,122 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114 CUC (₨8,823) | ₨4,477 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 645 CUC (₨50,030) | ₨22,933 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 637 CUC (₨49,382) | ₨14,192 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70 CUC (₨5,454) | ₨3,664 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 CUC (₨7,249) | ₨511 | + 1319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 474 CUC (₨36,801) | ₨29,219 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 166 CUC (₨12,860) | ₨12,383 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 CUC (₨691) | ₨416 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 CUC (₨706) | ₨320 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66 CUC (₨5,111) | ₨2,328 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37 CUC (₨2,857) | ₨2,564 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150 CUC (₨11,661) | ₨3,571 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89 CUC (₨6,922) | ₨3,002 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,734 CUC (₨3,314,855) | ₨980,422 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.44 CUC (₨111) | ₨108 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 CUC (₨3,950) | ₨1,414 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 203% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 CUC (₨735) | ₨140 | + 425% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 CUC (₨1,602) | ₨303 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 CUC (₨5,818) | ₨1,443 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 CUC (₨607) | ₨402 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.63 CUC (₨359) | ₨190 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 CUC (₨951) | ₨248 | + 283% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.91 CUC (₨303) | ₨152 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.20 CUC (₨326) | ₨72 | + 354% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 CUC (₨869) | ₨373 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 CUC (₨2,721) | ₨1,357 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 CUC (₨1,241) | ₨595 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 61 CUC (₨4,730) | ₨1,516 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59 CUC (₨4,594) | ₨2,086 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 CUC (₨558) | ₨594 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.73 CUC (₨289) | ₨229 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.04 CUC (₨391) | ₨175 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 486 CUC (₨37,722) | ₨46,652 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 CUC (₨57) | ₨1.29 | + 4292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38 CUC (₨2,983) | ₨1,530 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.58 CUC (₨433) | ₨244 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,500 prices entered by 1,057 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 187% more expensive than in India
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