Cost of living in Cuba compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 CUC (₡ 13,688) | ₡ 6,148 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 CUC (₡ 5,213) | ₡ 3,966 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.28 CUC (₡ 2,622) | ₡ 1,833 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14 CUC (₡ 1,314) | ₡ 860 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.79 CUC (₡ 1,708) | ₡ 1,738 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.93 CUC (₡ 1,183) | ₡ 1,084 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.05 CUC (₡ 3,093) | ₡ 2,522 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.45 CUC (₡ 2,725) | ₡ 1,993 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.84 CUC (₡ 1,130) | ₡ 945 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.57 CUC (₡ 965) | ₡ 1,047 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 CUC (₡ 6,358) | ₡ 9,609 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.44 CUC (₡ 2,107) | ₡ 1,534 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.80 CUC (₡ 488) | ₡ 727 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 467 CUC (₡ 286,103) | ₡ 576,198 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 283 CUC (₡ 173,414) | ₡ 282,668 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 CUC (₡ 30,818) | ₡ 37,372 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 347 CUC (₡ 212,907) | ₡ 491,271 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 245 CUC (₡ 150,326) | ₡ 233,712 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 55 CUC (₡ 33,810) | ₡ 25,480 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51 CUC (₡ 31,304) | ₡ 15,445 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 589 CUC (₡ 360,990) | ₡ 199,597 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 157 CUC (₡ 95,991) | ₡ 60,172 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 CUC (₡ 4,006) | ₡ 4,622 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 CUC (₡ 4,103) | ₡ 2,290 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38 CUC (₡ 23,350) | ₡ 36,583 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26 CUC (₡ 16,000) | ₡ 21,003 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85 CUC (₡ 52,235) | ₡ 54,069 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 CUC (₡ 41,696) | ₡ 50,240 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 27% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,988 CUC (₡ 28,808,480) | ₡ 11,655,100 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.26 CUC (₡ 774) | ₡ 588 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25 CUC (₡ 15,196) | ₡ 23,064 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 25% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.30 CUC (₡ 2,021) | ₡ 4,978 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.67 CUC (₡ 3,473) | ₡ 6,819 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51 CUC (₡ 31,345) | ₡ 44,377 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4.25 CUC (₡ 2,604) | ₡ 3,034 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.91 CUC (₡ 1,783) | ₡ 2,399 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 CUC (₡ 3,747) | ₡ 3,440 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.07 CUC (₡ 1,268) | ₡ 1,593 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.95 CUC (₡ 1,811) | ₡ 1,319 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 CUC (₡ 5,870) | ₡ 7,324 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26 CUC (₡ 15,687) | ₡ 12,943 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 CUC (₡ 4,980) | ₡ 5,929 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 CUC (₡ 30,655) | ₡ 16,811 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31 CUC (₡ 19,060) | ₡ 29,833 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4.96 CUC (₡ 3,042) | ₡ 3,957 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.57 CUC (₡ 1,577) | ₡ 2,206 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.30 CUC (₡ 1,410) | ₡ 1,416 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 302 CUC (₡ 184,861) | ₡ 302,259 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 CUC (₡ 225) | ₡ 45 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27 CUC (₡ 16,336) | ₡ 37,582 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2.33 CUC (₡ 1,428) | ₡ 2,221 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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