Cost of living in Austria compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 53% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (15 CUC) | 41 CUC | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (10 CUC) | 25 CUC | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (6 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (1.43 CUC) | 3.11 CUC | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (6 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (3.38 CUC) | 3.00 CUC | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (6 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (3.04 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (2.61 CUC) | 4.83 CUC | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (1.15 CUC) | 4.00 CUC | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (7 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (2.48 CUC) | 5.44 CUC | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (1.78 CUC) | 2.73 CUC | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 57% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,568 (1,687 CUC) | 3,484 CUC | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,093 (1,176 CUC) | 3,531 CUC | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €309 (333 CUC) | 279 CUC | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (799 CUC) | 2,662 CUC | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (744 CUC) | 2,557 CUC | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (177 CUC) | 184 CUC | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (26 CUC) | 35 CUC | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (363 CUC) | 696 CUC | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (164 CUC) | 176 CUC | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (13 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (14 CUC) | 72 CUC | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (106 CUC) | 82 CUC | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (49 CUC) | 56 CUC | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (94 CUC) | 119 CUC | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (136 CUC) | 127 CUC | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 60% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (26,380 CUC) | 57,866 CUC | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (2.00 CUC) | 2.15 CUC | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (47 CUC) | 159 CUC | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 39% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (6 CUC) | 27 CUC | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (7 CUC) | 28 CUC | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (163 CUC) | 62 CUC | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (5.38 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (3.31 CUC) | 5.54 CUC | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (3.72 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (2.28 CUC) | 5.47 CUC | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (2.23 CUC) | 4.21 CUC | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (37 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 37% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Austria | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (43 CUC) | 48 CUC | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (24 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (54 CUC) | 46 CUC | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (71 CUC) | 78 CUC | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (10 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.67 (5.02 CUC) | 5.70 CUC | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (4.19 CUC) | 3.35 CUC | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (537 CUC) | 1,270 CUC | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.08 CUC) | 0.56 CUC | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (72 CUC) | 32 CUC | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (6 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,749 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 51% cheaper than in Cuba
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