Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 CUC (₨1,547) | ₨343 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (₨634) | ₨292 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.27 CUC (₨314) | ₨141 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 CUC (₨153) | ₨52 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.84 CUC (₨208) | ₨75 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC (₨139) | ₨37 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.75 CUC (₨349) | ₨233 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC (₨321) | ₨150 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.29 CUC (₨168) | ₨32 | + 429% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.67 CUC (₨123) | ₨137 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (₨694) | ₨716 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.41 CUC (₨251) | ₨86 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.81 CUC (₨60) | ₨35 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 455 CUC (₨33,441) | ₨33,209 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 272 CUC (₨20,018) | ₨20,109 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49 CUC (₨3,625) | ₨4,391 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 339 CUC (₨24,932) | ₨18,247 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC (₨17,288) | ₨11,868 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56 CUC (₨4,151) | ₨3,639 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (₨3,799) | ₨712 | + 434% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584 CUC (₨42,931) | ₨29,927 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC (₨11,582) | ₨10,869 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (₨494) | ₨398 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (₨579) | ₨220 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 CUC (₨2,938) | ₨2,376 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (₨2,006) | ₨2,495 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC (₨6,374) | ₨3,665 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC (₨4,887) | ₨2,737 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,299 CUC (₨3,401,556) | ₨943,208 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 CUC (₨92) | ₨83 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (₨1,807) | ₨1,167 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC (₨276) | ₨99 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (₨453) | ₨216 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (₨3,756) | ₨630 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC (₨352) | ₨319 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC (₨227) | ₨170 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (₨466) | ₨260 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC (₨152) | ₨139 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC (₨217) | ₨72 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (₨703) | ₨216 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26 CUC (₨1,883) | ₨1,196 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (₨597) | ₨478 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (₨3,673) | ₨1,591 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC (₨2,384) | ₨1,484 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.31 CUC (₨390) | ₨517 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC (₨210) | ₨180 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.41 CUC (₨177) | ₨187 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC (₨28,473) | ₨38,405 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 CUC (₨27) | ₨5.46 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23 CUC (₨1,719) | ₨1,487 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC (₨188) | ₨273 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 85% more expensive than in India
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