Cost of living in Spain compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 14% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (15 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (9 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (3.88 CUC) | 5.15 CUC | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (0.93 CUC) | 1.86 CUC | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 (2.69 CUC) | 1.52 CUC | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (1.88 CUC) | 1.38 CUC | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (7 CUC) | 4.76 CUC | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (1.89 CUC) | 4.34 CUC | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (1.29 CUC) | 1.65 CUC | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (0.97 CUC) | 1.29 CUC | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (7 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (1.80 CUC) | 2.60 CUC | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (0.97 CUC) | 0.64 CUC | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 82% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,297 (1,471 CUC) | 497 CUC | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (926 CUC) | 329 CUC | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (124 CUC) | 47 CUC | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €768 (871 CUC) | 305 CUC | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (621 CUC) | 226 CUC | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (90 CUC) | 41 CUC | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (33 CUC) | 53 CUC | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (399 CUC) | 541 CUC | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (108 CUC) | 177 CUC | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (8 CUC) | 4.81 CUC | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (12 CUC) | 4.84 CUC | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 58% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (89 CUC) | 37 CUC | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (35 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (89 CUC) | 70 CUC | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (101 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,864 (25,928 CUC) | 57,699 CUC | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (1.49 CUC) | 1.17 CUC | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (50 CUC) | 18 CUC | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 28% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (8 CUC) | 2.48 CUC | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (8 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (68 CUC) | 49 CUC | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.96 (4.49 CUC) | 3.41 CUC | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (2.89 CUC) | 2.26 CUC | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (3.19 CUC) | 4.59 CUC | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (1.63 CUC) | 1.65 CUC | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (1.99 CUC) | 1.25 CUC | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (16 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (34 CUC) | 15 CUC | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (18 CUC) | 3.00 CUC | + 510% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (58 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (49 CUC) | 22 CUC | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (10 CUC) | 4.19 CUC | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (2.74 CUC) | 2.36 CUC | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (4.58 CUC) | 1.83 CUC | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (503 CUC) | 252 CUC | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.24 CUC) | 0.38 CUC | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (53 CUC) | 21 CUC | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (5.66 CUC) | 2.80 CUC | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,227 prices entered by 1,734 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Cuba
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