Cost of living in Cuba compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 725% | |||
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Food in Cuba is 725% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 CUC (₨6,402) | ₨417 | + 1437% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 CUC (₨3,464) | ₨340 | + 920% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 CUC (₨985) | ₨168 | + 487% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.26 CUC (₨353) | ₨60 | + 490% | |
12 eggs, large | 20 CUC (₨1,617) | ₨87 | + 1757% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 CUC (₨428) | ₨47 | + 803% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 CUC (₨1,562) | ₨243 | + 543% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.80 CUC (₨481) | ₨182 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (₨584) | ₨32 | + 1740% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 CUC (₨268) | ₨155 | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (₨1,270) | ₨912 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 CUC (₨656) | ₨88 | + 645% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.64 CUC (₨467) | ₨39 | + 1093% | |
Housing | + 427% | |||
Housing in Cuba is 427% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,237 CUC (₨102,540) | ₨46,457 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,106 CUC (₨257,494) | ₨26,696 | + 865% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 136 CUC (₨11,269) | ₨4,673 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,014 CUC (₨84,059) | ₨26,601 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,900 CUC (₨240,356) | ₨14,895 | + 1514% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 65 CUC (₨5,408) | ₨4,065 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102 CUC (₨8,476) | ₨595 | + 1325% | |
40” flat screen tv | 454 CUC (₨37,631) | ₨29,913 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269 CUC (₨22,302) | ₨10,503 | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 CUC (₨989) | ₨455 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 CUC (₨4,725) | ₨647 | + 631% | |
Clothes | + 178% | |||
Clothes in Cuba is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 112 CUC (₨9,319) | ₨2,412 | + 286% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 66 CUC (₨5,460) | ₨2,912 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 CUC (₨18,002) | ₨4,109 | + 338% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 212 CUC (₨17,609) | ₨2,950 | + 497% | |
Transportation | + 434% | |||
Transportation in Cuba is 434% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,907 CUC (₨5,214,278) | ₨1,910,150 | + 173% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.89 CUC (₨157) | ₨102 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 179 CUC (₨14,810) | ₨1,062 | + 1294% | |
Personal Care | + 357% | |||
Personal Care in Cuba is 357% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 CUC (₨1,372) | ₨140 | + 882% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 CUC (₨1,294) | ₨241 | + 437% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40 CUC (₨3,316) | ₨953 | + 248% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 CUC (₨1,227) | ₨386 | + 218% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 CUC (₨486) | ₨200 | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 CUC (₨2,151) | ₨294 | + 632% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 CUC (₨565) | ₨155 | + 263% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.35 CUC (₨195) | ₨86 | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 CUC (₨2,596) | ₨275 | + 844% | |
Entertainment | + 272% | |||
Entertainment in Cuba is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cuba | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 CUC (₨6,448) | ₨1,451 | + 344% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 17 CUC (₨1,410) | ₨688 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 CUC (₨8,289) | ₨1,587 | + 422% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85 CUC (₨7,011) | ₨2,125 | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 CUC (₨1,137) | ₨625 | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.93 CUC (₨408) | ₨191 | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.58 CUC (₨214) | ₨188 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,144 CUC (₨94,861) | ₨47,373 | + 100% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 CUC (₨50) | ₨1.67 | + 2881% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 56 CUC (₨4,633) | ₨1,611 | + 188% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 CUC (₨594) | ₨289 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 449% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,993 prices entered by 1,095 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 449% more expensive than in India
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