Cost of living in Cuba compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC (C$25) | C$19 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.35 CUC (C$5.44) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14 CUC (C$2.67) | C$2.27 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.87 CUC (C$3.59) | C$4.04 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.88 CUC (C$2.35) | C$4.87 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.67 CUC (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 CUC (C$5.46) | C$3.87 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.98 CUC (C$2.47) | C$2.70 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.63 CUC (C$2.03) | C$3.10 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9 CUC (C$12) | C$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.23 CUC (C$4.04) | C$2.33 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.77 CUC (C$0.96) | C$2.04 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 431 CUC (C$538) | C$2,096 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 274 CUC (C$343) | C$1,589 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49 CUC (C$61) | C$165 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340 CUC (C$425) | C$1,596 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 235 CUC (C$294) | C$1,090 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59 CUC (C$74) | C$108 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 CUC (C$64) | C$53 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 590 CUC (C$737) | C$362 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160 CUC (C$200) | C$166 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 CUC (C$10) | C$23 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 39 CUC (C$49) | C$75 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27 CUC (C$34) | C$49 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 87 CUC (C$108) | C$112 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67 CUC (C$84) | C$131 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,395 CUC (C$56,741) | C$25,233 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.24 CUC (C$1.55) | C$1.12 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (C$31) | C$105 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.76 CUC (C$4.70) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (C$64) | C$93 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.79 CUC (C$5.99) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 CUC (C$3.86) | C$5.17 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC (C$2.58) | C$3.28 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC (C$3.69) | C$2.58 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 CUC (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (C$10) | C$28 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (C$62) | C$151 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 33 CUC (C$41) | C$95 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.44 CUC (C$7) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.86 CUC (C$3.58) | C$4.96 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.38 CUC (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 388 CUC (C$484) | C$568 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (C$0.46) | C$0.45 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24 CUC (C$30) | C$59 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.56 CUC (C$3.21) | C$15 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 33% cheaper than in Canada
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