Cost of living in Cuba compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 270% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 270% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (Mex$ 1,128) | Mex$ 262 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 147 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 67 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 26 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 45 | + 513% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 26 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 85 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 48 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 32 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 28 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 258 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 34 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 24 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 221% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (Mex$ 30,173) | Mex$ 20,049 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (Mex$ 52,874) | Mex$ 10,419 | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (Mex$ 4,864) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (Mex$ 43,373) | Mex$ 12,542 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (Mex$ 34,529) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (Mex$ 4,185) | Mex$ 723 | + 479% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (Mex$ 1,573) | Mex$ 401 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (Mex$ 11,205) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (Mex$ 4,100) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 114 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 127 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 182% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 182% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (Mex$ 3,351) | Mex$ 970 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 756 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (Mex$ 4,250) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (Mex$ 5,181) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 305% | |
| Transportation | + 289% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 289% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (Mex$ 1,488,178) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (Mex$ 3,095) | Mex$ 575 | + 438% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 164% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 89 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 198 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 598 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 74 | + 288% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 60 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 68 | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 36 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 35 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 237 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 112% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cuba | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 358 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 156 | + 479% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 723 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 768 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 161 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 79 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 46 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (Mex$ 22,151) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 882 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 78 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,214 prices entered by 1,030 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 229% more expensive than in Mexico
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