Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 127% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 92 | + 412% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 115 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.52 CUC (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 38 | + 136% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.59 CUC (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | + 167% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.27 CUC (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 42 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.87 CUC (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 51 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 CUC (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 32 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 CUC (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65 CUC (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 179 | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.52 CUC (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 26 | + 173% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.81 CUC (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 6% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 446 CUC (Mex$ 8,874) | Mex$ 11,558 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297 CUC (Mex$ 5,904) | Mex$ 6,634 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 919 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309 CUC (Mex$ 6,158) | Mex$ 14,280 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246 CUC (Mex$ 4,898) | Mex$ 8,390 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 CUC (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 CUC (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 420 | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | 576 CUC (Mex$ 11,457) | Mex$ 7,188 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154 CUC (Mex$ 3,071) | Mex$ 2,062 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 76 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 167 | + 0% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 15% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37 CUC (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 769 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 534 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 CUC (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (Mex$ 1,664) | Mex$ 705 | + 136% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 85% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,017 CUC (Mex$ 935,614) | Mex$ 401,114 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 CUC (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 353 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 154 | + 211% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 47% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 83 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.63 CUC (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 125 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 250 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.12 CUC (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 42 | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.94 CUC (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 40 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 61 | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.94 CUC (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.94 CUC (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 27 | + 119% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 132 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 53% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 213 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 131 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 712 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 564 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.06 CUC (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 85 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.83 CUC (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 68 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.28 CUC (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 41 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 482 CUC (Mex$ 9,591) | Mex$ 10,500 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.67 | + 317% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 34 CUC (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 562 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.95 CUC (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 48 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 60% more expensive than in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 60,940 (3,062 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 38,000 in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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