Cost of living in Cuba compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC ($20) | $15 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.27 CUC ($4.27) | $4.27 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 CUC ($2.08) | $0.88 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.84 CUC ($2.84) | $2.88 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.90 CUC ($1.90) | $4.18 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.75 CUC ($4.75) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC ($4.36) | $3.44 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 CUC ($2.07) | $1.76 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.66 CUC ($1.66) | $3.11 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.41 CUC ($3.41) | $1.99 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.79 CUC ($0.79) | $2.18 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450 CUC ($450) | $2,189 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 274 CUC ($274) | $1,581 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52 CUC ($52) | $179 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 348 CUC ($348) | $1,543 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC ($235) | $1,142 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 58 CUC ($58) | $113 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC ($52) | $52 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584 CUC ($584) | $272 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158 CUC ($158) | $127 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 CUC ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC ($27) | $42 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC ($87) | $86 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC ($67) | $107 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,299 CUC ($46,299) | $23,518 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 CUC ($1.26) | $0.66 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC ($25) | $74 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC ($3.76) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC ($51) | $111 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC ($4.79) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC ($3.09) | $3.45 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC ($6) | $4.86 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC ($2.07) | $3.66 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC ($2.95) | $1.81 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC ($10) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26 CUC ($26) | $47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC ($50) | $197 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 CUC ($32) | $78 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.31 CUC ($5.31) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC ($2.86) | $4.94 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.41 CUC ($2.41) | $5.65 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC ($388) | $427 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 CUC ($0.36) | $0.25 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23 CUC ($23) | $49 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC ($2.56) | $8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 36% cheaper than in United States
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