Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 396% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 396% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 CUC (₨3,911) | ₨411 | + 851% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 CUC (₨1,552) | ₨361 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (₨554) | ₨182 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 CUC (₨406) | ₨62 | + 554% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 CUC (₨964) | ₨102 | + 849% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.64 CUC (₨226) | ₨44 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 CUC (₨812) | ₨243 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 CUC (₨742) | ₨186 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.61 CUC (₨482) | ₨41 | + 1088% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (₨129) | ₨163 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 CUC (₨2,049) | ₨913 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (₨542) | ₨91 | + 492% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 CUC (₨219) | ₨39 | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,452 CUC (₨124,579) | ₨42,568 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,088 CUC (₨265,032) | ₨26,736 | + 891% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 614 CUC (₨52,733) | ₨5,123 | + 929% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 549 CUC (₨47,085) | ₨28,833 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350 CUC (₨30,039) | ₨17,547 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 CUC (₨27,231) | ₨4,724 | + 476% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 CUC (₨2,146) | ₨652 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 403 CUC (₨34,584) | ₨26,371 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (₨14,632) | ₨11,993 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (₨947) | ₨484 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (₨1,024) | ₨604 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (₨3,052) | ₨2,322 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22 CUC (₨1,845) | ₨2,519 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73 CUC (₨6,233) | ₨3,978 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 56 CUC (₨4,812) | ₨2,853 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 39,102 CUC (₨3,355,957) | ₨1,528,690 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.80 CUC (₨155) | ₨104 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 CUC (₨3,559) | ₨1,661 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.95 CUC (₨253) | ₨100 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨233 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,257 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 CUC (₨772) | ₨329 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.73 CUC (₨320) | ₨243 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.01 CUC (₨430) | ₨283 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.90 CUC (₨163) | ₨189 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.12 CUC (₨182) | ₨89 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.00 CUC (₨515) | ₨307 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cuba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 CUC (₨2,575) | ₨1,365 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨545 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,704 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42 CUC (₨3,613) | ₨2,328 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6.00 CUC (₨515) | ₨865 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.07 CUC (₨178) | ₨261 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC (₨172) | ₨197 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250 CUC (₨21,456) | ₨43,773 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 CUC (₨56) | ₨8 | + 566% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 CUC (₨3,433) | ₨1,536 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.54 CUC (₨304) | ₨249 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,741 prices entered by 470 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 169% more expensive than in India
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