Cost of Living in Cuba. (2024)

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Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 77 CUC
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 42 CUC
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12 CUC
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 4.26 CUC
12 eggs, large 20 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.16 CUC
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 19 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5.80 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 7 CUC
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3.24 CUC
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 15 CUC
2 liters of coca-cola 8 CUC
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 5.64 CUC
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,237 CUC
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,106 CUC
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 136 CUC
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,014 CUC
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,900 CUC
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 65 CUC
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 102 CUC
40” flat screen tv 454 CUC
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 269 CUC
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 12 CUC
Hourly rate for cleaning help 57 CUC
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 112 CUC
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 66 CUC
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 217 CUC
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 212 CUC
Transportation
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 62,907 CUC
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1.89 CUC
Monthly ticket public transport 179 CUC
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 17 CUC
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 16 CUC
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 40 CUC
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 15 CUC
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 5.86 CUC
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 26 CUC
4 rolls of toilet paper 7 CUC
Tube of toothpaste 2.35 CUC
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 31 CUC
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 78 CUC
2 tickets to the movies 17 CUC
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 100 CUC
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 85 CUC
1 co*cktail drink in downtown club 14 CUC
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 4.93 CUC
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 2.58 CUC
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,144 CUC
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.60 CUC
1 month of gym membership in business district 56 CUC
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 7 CUC
Cost of Living in Cuba. (2024)
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