Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Elblag, Poland
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Food | + 141% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 141% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (89 zł) | 25 zł | + 257% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (43 zł) | 14 zł | + 204% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.52 CUC (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.59 CUC (10 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 389% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.27 CUC (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.87 CUC (7 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 CUC (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 CUC (18 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 606% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 CUC (8 zł) | 1.50 zł | + 455% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.65 CUC (6 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 213% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (56 zł) | 33 zł | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.52 CUC (13 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 232% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.81 CUC (3.08 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 3% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is 51% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 446 CUC (1,687 zł) | 2,250 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 297 CUC (1,122 zł) | 1,100 zł | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (188 zł) | 300 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309 CUC (1,171 zł) | 1,200 zł | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 246 CUC (931 zł) | 600 zł | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 CUC (198 zł) | 150 zł | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 CUC (215 zł) | 45 zł | + 383% | |
40” flat screen tv | 576 CUC (2,178 zł) | 1,400 zł | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154 CUC (584 zł) | 350 zł | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (25 zł) | 23 zł | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 112% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is 6% cheaper than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37 CUC (141 zł) | 240 zł | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (100 zł) | 100 zł | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 CUC (357 zł) | 300 zł | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (316 zł) | 200 zł | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is 73% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,017 CUC (177,867 zł) | 60,000 zł | + 196% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 CUC (4.73 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (86 zł) | 56 zł | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (91 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is 22% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (13 zł) | 4.00 zł | + 231% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.63 CUC (14 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (103 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.12 CUC (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.94 CUC (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 142% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.94 CUC (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.94 CUC (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 157% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is 48% more expensive than in Elblag (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (83 zł) | 60 zł | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (45 zł) | 40 zł | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (199 zł) | 40 zł | + 397% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (128 zł) | 100 zł | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.06 CUC (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.83 CUC (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.28 CUC (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 482 CUC (1,823 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (1.32 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 231% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 34 CUC (127 zł) | 100 zł | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.95 CUC (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 12,412 zł (3,281 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,300 zł in Elblag.
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