Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC (₨1,244) | ₨377 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (₨598) | ₨278 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18 CUC (₨393) | ₨139 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 CUC (₨136) | ₨52 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.42 CUC (₨108) | ₨71 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (₨143) | ₨36 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.85 CUC (₨293) | ₨211 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50 CUC (₨342) | ₨133 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 CUC (₨127) | ₨28 | + 350% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.33 CUC (₨101) | ₨127 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 CUC (₨839) | ₨798 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.95 CUC (₨224) | ₨84 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.69 CUC (₨53) | ₨35 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 689 CUC (₨52,337) | ₨32,340 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 446 CUC (₨33,849) | ₨19,892 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 117 CUC (₨8,861) | ₨4,354 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 276 CUC (₨20,940) | ₨22,004 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 CUC (₨15,182) | ₨13,146 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 CUC (₨1,518) | ₨3,238 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60 CUC (₨4,536) | ₨736 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 611 CUC (₨46,406) | ₨29,560 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 173 CUC (₨13,118) | ₨10,271 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4.48 CUC (₨340) | ₨375 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.81 CUC (₨365) | ₨371 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38 CUC (₨2,865) | ₨2,376 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30 CUC (₨2,249) | ₨2,554 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71 CUC (₨5,362) | ₨3,734 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (₨4,131) | ₨2,705 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,259 CUC (₨5,105,582) | ₨934,217 | + 447% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC (₨85) | ₨75 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13 CUC (₨950) | ₨1,186 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.34 CUC (₨253) | ₨96 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC (₨607) | ₨200 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43 CUC (₨3,247) | ₨922 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.26 CUC (₨247) | ₨253 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.65 CUC (₨201) | ₨177 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.44 CUC (₨337) | ₨236 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.61 CUC (₨122) | ₨150 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.38 CUC (₨105) | ₨70 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.78 CUC (₨287) | ₨233 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 CUC (₨1,030) | ₨1,241 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨472 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 CUC (₨4,555) | ₨1,755 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19 CUC (₨1,443) | ₨1,907 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.09 CUC (₨311) | ₨673 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.95 CUC (₨148) | ₨214 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.68 CUC (₨127) | ₨201 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350 CUC (₨26,590) | ₨33,946 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 CUC (₨29) | ₨2.10 | + 1275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13 CUC (₨1,014) | ₨1,809 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC (₨225) | ₨257 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19,360 prices entered by 2,445 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 83% more expensive than in India
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