Cost of living in Cuba compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC (COL$71,254) | COL$22,283 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 CUC (COL$28,419) | COL$17,272 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.88 CUC (COL$14,153) | COL$7,225 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.13 CUC (COL$7,779) | COL$2,728 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.38 CUC (COL$8,669) | COL$5,389 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.67 CUC (COL$6,090) | COL$2,735 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.48 CUC (COL$16,325) | COL$7,922 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 CUC (COL$14,292) | COL$5,418 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75 CUC (COL$6,393) | COL$2,155 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.44 CUC (COL$5,267) | COL$2,971 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (COL$36,772) | COL$40,869 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.07 CUC (COL$11,213) | COL$4,271 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.72 CUC (COL$2,624) | COL$2,121 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 517 CUC (COL$1,884,343) | COL$2,523,890 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 273 CUC (COL$994,143) | COL$1,196,580 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (COL$182,004) | COL$229,366 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 303 CUC (COL$1,103,662) | COL$1,468,330 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 261 CUC (COL$952,939) | COL$824,213 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43 CUC (COL$156,416) | COL$155,346 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 CUC (COL$189,779) | COL$71,782 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 548 CUC (COL$1,998,990) | COL$1,190,180 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163 CUC (COL$594,147) | COL$327,493 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6 CUC (COL$22,429) | COL$18,465 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.35 CUC (COL$19,499) | COL$10,390 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34 CUC (COL$122,787) | COL$165,539 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (COL$95,689) | COL$102,111 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 76 CUC (COL$277,656) | COL$247,455 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 65 CUC (COL$237,891) | COL$203,245 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,968 CUC (COL$189,525,837) | COL$59,855,000 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.22 CUC (COL$4,467) | COL$2,368 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23 CUC (COL$85,564) | COL$129,448 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.83 CUC (COL$13,965) | COL$15,534 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.90 CUC (COL$21,529) | COL$13,506 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (COL$186,453) | COL$84,284 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 CUC (COL$15,493) | COL$17,459 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.38 CUC (COL$8,666) | COL$12,331 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.76 CUC (COL$17,372) | COL$15,331 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.85 CUC (COL$6,755) | COL$6,195 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00 CUC (COL$7,278) | COL$4,758 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7 CUC (COL$24,196) | COL$20,966 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 CUC (COL$79,759) | COL$33,481 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 CUC (COL$37,961) | COL$23,827 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 CUC (COL$195,488) | COL$89,727 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27 CUC (COL$99,780) | COL$95,075 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.36 CUC (COL$15,916) | COL$22,296 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.29 CUC (COL$8,361) | COL$7,791 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.98 CUC (COL$7,235) | COL$3,463 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302 CUC (COL$1,099,640) | COL$1,793,200 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (COL$1,335) | COL$240 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28 CUC (COL$101,172) | COL$119,057 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.34 CUC (COL$8,547) | COL$8,246 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 49% more expensive than in Colombia
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