Cost of living in Cuba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 340% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 340% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (30,143 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 1061% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (20,200 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (6,102 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (1,413 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (7,406 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (2,190 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (8,129 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 520% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (3,384 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (3,233 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (2,460 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (8,843 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (2,844 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (1,610 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (806,366 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (1,413,042 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (129,983 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (1,159,152 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (922,792 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (111,833 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (42,043 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (299,466 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (109,576 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (8,729 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (15,327 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 922% | |
| Clothes | + 387% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 387% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (89,549 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 958% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (50,666 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (113,587 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (138,464 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Transportation | + 262% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (39,771,469 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 397% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (816 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (82,720 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 322% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 322% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (12,539 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 3177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (13,126 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 706% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (29,007 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (7,704 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (2,582 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (7,218 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (2,548 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (1,961 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (17,756 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 949% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 218% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cuba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (22,247 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (24,217 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (21,613 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (36,357 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (5,105 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (2,658 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (1,560 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (591,997 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (261 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 997% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (14,973 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (3,701 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 614% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,721 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 221% more expensive than in Nigeria
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