- Cost of Living
- Cuba
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuba compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 CUC ($13) | $14 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4.37 CUC ($4.37) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.94 CUC ($2.94) | $4.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 CUC ($2.34) | $0.89 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.73 CUC ($1.73) | $3.19 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.16 CUC ($2.16) | $3.98 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.37 CUC ($4.37) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 CUC ($4.04) | $3.33 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.97 CUC ($1.97) | $1.61 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 CUC ($1.83) | $3.64 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.40 CUC ($2.40) | $1.92 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.84 CUC ($0.84) | $2.13 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,621 CUC ($1,621) | $2,047 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532 CUC ($532) | $1,576 | - 66% | |
| 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 | 601 CUC ($601) | $1,586 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 504 CUC ($504) | $1,129 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100 CUC ($100) | $119 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 104 CUC ($104) | $48 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 949 CUC ($949) | $328 | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 170 CUC ($170) | $120 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 CUC ($10) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 CUC ($15) | $23 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75 CUC ($75) | $47 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 52 CUC ($52) | $45 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 CUC ($77) | $86 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102 CUC ($102) | $115 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,243 CUC ($65,243) | $22,354 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 CUC ($1.18) | $0.78 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 CUC ($37) | $85 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 41% 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) | $18 | - 58% | |
| 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.) | 3.37 CUC ($3.37) | $3.48 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.88 CUC ($5.88) | $5.13 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.08 CUC ($3.08) | $3.47 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.59 CUC ($1.59) | $1.87 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 CUC ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15 CUC ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 CUC ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC ($34) | $79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.82 CUC ($4.82) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.47 CUC ($2.47) | $4.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.04 CUC ($2.04) | $5.95 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 357 CUC ($357) | $422 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 CUC ($0.54) | $0.36 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 CUC ($51) | $53 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.35 CUC ($4.35) | $8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 89,618 prices entered by 12,713 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 17% cheaper than in United States
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