- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC ($16) | $14 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.01 CUC ($5.01) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.38 CUC ($3.38) | $4.56 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.29 CUC ($2.29) | $0.89 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC ($1.73) | $3.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC ($2.16) | $4.04 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC ($4.37) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.24 CUC ($4.24) | $3.32 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC ($1.97) | $1.59 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.80 CUC ($1.80) | $3.37 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.24 CUC ($2.24) | $1.92 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC ($0.84) | $2.13 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,507 CUC ($2,507) | $2,036 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 804 CUC ($804) | $1,572 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 CUC ($216) | $177 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 755 CUC ($755) | $1,574 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC ($504) | $1,121 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC ($100) | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 92 CUC ($92) | $48 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,069 CUC ($1,069) | $335 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177 CUC ($177) | $119 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 CUC ($13) | $11 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 87 CUC ($87) | $47 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 62 CUC ($62) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 86 CUC ($86) | $85 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120 CUC ($120) | $115 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,502 CUC ($91,502) | $22,271 | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.11 CUC ($1.11) | $0.77 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 CUC ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 CUC ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24 CUC ($24) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4.30 CUC ($4.30) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.34 CUC ($3.34) | $3.51 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.59 CUC ($5.59) | $5.09 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.87 CUC ($2.87) | $3.45 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.66 CUC ($1.66) | $1.85 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC ($8) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23 CUC ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44 CUC ($44) | $79 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.20 CUC ($5.20) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.57 CUC ($2.57) | $4.87 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.15 CUC ($2.15) | $5.88 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC ($357) | $427 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC ($0.54) | $0.34 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC ($51) | $53 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC ($4.35) | $8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 93,154 prices entered by 13,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cuba is about the same as in United States
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