Cost of living in Cuba compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 266% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 266% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 CUC (руб 3,555) | руб 555 | + 541% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 CUC (руб 1,410) | руб 398 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 CUC (руб 504) | руб 226 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 CUC (руб 369) | руб 88 | + 320% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 CUC (руб 876) | руб 139 | + 531% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.64 CUC (руб 206) | руб 208 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 CUC (руб 738) | руб 428 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 CUC (руб 674) | руб 131 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.61 CUC (руб 438) | руб 69 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.51 CUC (руб 117) | руб 86 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 CUC (руб 1,862) | руб 695 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (руб 492) | руб 189 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 CUC (руб 199) | руб 48 | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,452 CUC (руб 113,226) | руб 105,099 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,088 CUC (руб 240,878) | руб 58,650 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 614 CUC (руб 47,928) | руб 7,581 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 549 CUC (руб 42,794) | руб 53,709 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350 CUC (руб 27,301) | руб 33,196 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 CUC (руб 24,749) | руб 5,605 | + 342% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 CUC (руб 1,950) | руб 612 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 403 CUC (руб 31,432) | руб 20,501 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC (руб 13,299) | руб 7,224 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 CUC (руб 861) | руб 548 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 CUC (руб 930) | руб 930 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC (руб 2,774) | руб 6,816 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22 CUC (руб 1,677) | руб 3,176 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73 CUC (руб 5,665) | руб 7,907 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 56 CUC (руб 4,374) | руб 6,921 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 39,102 CUC (руб 3,050,112) | руб 2,626,260 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.80 CUC (руб 141) | руб 58 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 CUC (руб 3,235) | руб 2,411 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.95 CUC (руб 230) | руб 376 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 486 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 2,115 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 CUC (руб 702) | руб 358 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.73 CUC (руб 291) | руб 217 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.01 CUC (руб 391) | руб 161 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.90 CUC (руб 148) | руб 124 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.12 CUC (руб 165) | руб 140 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.00 CUC (руб 468) | руб 567 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cuba | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 CUC (руб 2,340) | руб 1,593 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 680 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42 CUC (руб 3,283) | руб 3,237 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6.00 CUC (руб 468) | руб 473 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.07 CUC (руб 162) | руб 177 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 CUC (руб 156) | руб 236 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250 CUC (руб 19,501) | руб 50,539 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 CUC (руб 51) | руб 23 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 CUC (руб 3,120) | руб 3,349 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.54 CUC (руб 276) | руб 197 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,994 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 78% more expensive than in Russia
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