Cost of living in Havana, Cuba vs Erdenet, Mongolia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Havana (Cuba) is 7% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 CUC (69,515 ₮) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 CUC (31,373 ₮) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.41 CUC (12,582 ₮) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.59 CUC (7,374 ₮) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 3.25 CUC (9,268 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.08 CUC (5,932 ₮) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 CUC (18,194 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.72 CUC (13,444 ₮) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 CUC (6,274 ₮) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75 CUC (5,000 ₮) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 CUC (42,511 ₮) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.68 CUC (10,486 ₮) | 3,675 ₮ | + 185% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.74 CUC (2,121 ₮) | 2,756 ₮ | - 23% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 486 CUC (1,384,424 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 296 CUC (843,388 ₮) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51 CUC (146,004 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 309 CUC (882,205 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257 CUC (733,683 ₮) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 CUC (149,017 ₮) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 61 CUC (173,552 ₮) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 585 CUC (1,666,276 ₮) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154 CUC (439,872 ₮) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (18,836 ₮) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (23,947 ₮) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37 CUC (106,519 ₮) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (75,529 ₮) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 94 CUC (268,839 ₮) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84 CUC (238,422 ₮) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,017 CUC (134,029,581 ₮) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.25 CUC (3,563 ₮) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (71,743 ₮) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 CUC (68,738 ₮) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.50 CUC (9,981 ₮) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.63 CUC (10,361 ₮) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 CUC (77,353 ₮) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.12 CUC (14,607 ₮) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.94 CUC (8,389 ₮) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (18,215 ₮) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.94 CUC (5,535 ₮) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.94 CUC (8,381 ₮) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (29,095 ₮) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Havana (Cuba) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (62,898 ₮) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12 CUC (33,882 ₮) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 CUC (149,720 ₮) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34 CUC (96,423 ₮) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.06 CUC (14,423 ₮) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.83 CUC (8,079 ₮) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.28 CUC (6,494 ₮) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 674 CUC (1,921,578 ₮) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 CUC (998 ₮) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 34 CUC (95,664 ₮) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.95 CUC (8,415 ₮) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Havana (Cuba) is 7% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia)
For example, you would need at least 4,783,399 ₮ (1,678 CUC) in Havana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,460,000 ₮ in Erdenet.
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