Cost of living in Cuba compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 CUC (COL$80,900) | COL$18,449 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 CUC (COL$28,662) | COL$16,723 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.90 CUC (COL$11,686) | COL$7,015 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.19 CUC (COL$8,808) | COL$2,740 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.30 CUC (COL$5,221) | COL$5,411 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.53 CUC (COL$6,147) | COL$2,581 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.40 CUC (COL$13,684) | COL$7,655 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.24 CUC (COL$17,076) | COL$5,064 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.82 CUC (COL$7,331) | COL$2,239 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.32 CUC (COL$5,314) | COL$2,811 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11 CUC (COL$44,133) | COL$41,293 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.78 CUC (COL$11,191) | COL$4,100 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.71 CUC (COL$2,874) | COL$2,107 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 520 CUC (COL$2,091,614) | COL$2,505,740 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262 CUC (COL$1,052,252) | COL$1,215,580 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34 CUC (COL$135,895) | COL$239,722 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 269 CUC (COL$1,082,996) | COL$1,506,770 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 190 CUC (COL$764,804) | COL$817,687 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23 CUC (COL$90,865) | COL$158,182 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73 CUC (COL$291,948) | COL$74,884 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 636 CUC (COL$2,559,368) | COL$1,224,080 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181 CUC (COL$728,449) | COL$329,815 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.89 CUC (COL$23,693) | COL$16,275 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 CUC (COL$20,115) | COL$14,143 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38 CUC (COL$150,959) | COL$156,665 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23 CUC (COL$91,528) | COL$99,677 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71 CUC (COL$284,510) | COL$242,718 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 54 CUC (COL$215,611) | COL$207,249 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,746 CUC (COL$248,404,560) | COL$58,931,900 | + 322% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.12 CUC (COL$4,510) | COL$2,975 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19 CUC (COL$76,236) | COL$124,326 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1.60 CUC (COL$6,455) | COL$14,573 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 CUC (COL$26,729) | COL$19,922 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 CUC (COL$220,369) | COL$79,332 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2.87 CUC (COL$11,542) | COL$17,257 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.18 CUC (COL$8,756) | COL$12,089 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.28 CUC (COL$17,203) | COL$14,827 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.55 CUC (COL$6,242) | COL$6,242 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.29 CUC (COL$5,193) | COL$4,370 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3.67 CUC (COL$14,760) | COL$20,818 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 63% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16 CUC (COL$64,675) | COL$36,684 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | COL$21,618 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 CUC (COL$241,380) | COL$92,706 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23 CUC (COL$93,890) | COL$93,476 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.02 CUC (COL$16,190) | COL$22,407 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.00 CUC (COL$8,042) | COL$6,992 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1.82 CUC (COL$7,314) | COL$3,905 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350 CUC (COL$1,409,679) | COL$1,695,800 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 CUC (COL$1,538) | COL$193 | + 696% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17 CUC (COL$69,908) | COL$110,353 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3.16 CUC (COL$12,694) | COL$6,666 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,863 prices entered by 1,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cuba is 67% more expensive than in Colombia
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