Cost of living in Cuba compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 CUC ($16) | $15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.18 CUC ($5.18) | $4.34 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.79 CUC ($1.79) | $0.88 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.42 CUC ($1.42) | $2.97 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC ($1.88) | $4.03 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.85 CUC ($3.85) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50 CUC ($4.50) | $3.35 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 CUC ($1.67) | $1.76 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.33 CUC ($1.33) | $3.16 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 CUC ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.95 CUC ($2.95) | $1.94 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.69 CUC ($0.69) | $2.04 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656 CUC ($656) | $2,264 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 415 CUC ($415) | $1,624 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97 CUC ($97) | $177 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 285 CUC ($285) | $1,624 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 CUC ($200) | $1,157 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16 CUC ($16) | $109 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66 CUC ($66) | $47 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 610 CUC ($610) | $294 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 184 CUC ($184) | $118 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4.65 CUC ($4.65) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.81 CUC ($4.81) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36 CUC ($36) | $49 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29 CUC ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71 CUC ($71) | $86 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC ($54) | $112 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,259 CUC ($67,259) | $23,010 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC ($1.12) | $0.75 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13 CUC ($13) | $81 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.34 CUC ($3.34) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8 CUC ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43 CUC ($43) | $110 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.26 CUC ($3.26) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.65 CUC ($2.65) | $3.56 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.44 CUC ($4.44) | $5.10 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.61 CUC ($1.61) | $3.57 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.38 CUC ($1.38) | $1.83 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.78 CUC ($3.78) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 CUC ($14) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 CUC ($60) | $222 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19 CUC ($19) | $74 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.09 CUC ($4.09) | $12 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.95 CUC ($1.95) | $4.82 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.68 CUC ($1.68) | $5.80 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350 CUC ($350) | $397 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 CUC ($0.38) | $0.19 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13 CUC ($13) | $53 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.97 CUC ($2.97) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 44,943 prices entered by 5,629 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 38% cheaper than in United States
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