Cost of living in Spain compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 18% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (17 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (9 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (3.99 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (0.96 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.29 (2.74 CUC) | 2.79 CUC | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (1.89 CUC) | 1.93 CUC | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (7 CUC) | 5.05 CUC | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (1.96 CUC) | 4.45 CUC | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (1.32 CUC) | 1.84 CUC | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (1.03 CUC) | 1.57 CUC | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (8 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (1.93 CUC) | 3.44 CUC | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (1.01 CUC) | 0.80 CUC | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,193 (1,426 CUC) | 467 CUC | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €756 (904 CUC) | 283 CUC | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (125 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (876 CUC) | 347 CUC | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (626 CUC) | 245 CUC | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (90 CUC) | 55 CUC | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (34 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (412 CUC) | 589 CUC | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (111 CUC) | 157 CUC | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (8 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (12 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (91 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (36 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (91 CUC) | 85 CUC | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (104 CUC) | 68 CUC | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,890 (27,359 CUC) | 46,988 CUC | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (1.45 CUC) | 1.26 CUC | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (51 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 10% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.66 (7 CUC) | 3.30 CUC | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (8 CUC) | 5.67 CUC | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (69 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (5.02 CUC) | 4.25 CUC | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (2.85 CUC) | 2.91 CUC | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (3.40 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (1.65 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (2.32 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (17 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (34 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (19 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (52 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (48 CUC) | 31 CUC | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (11 CUC) | 4.96 CUC | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (3.07 CUC) | 2.57 CUC | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 (4.59 CUC) | 2.30 CUC | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (572 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (0.27 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (57 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (5.85 CUC) | 2.33 CUC | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,458 prices entered by 1,459 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 21% more expensive than in Cuba
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