Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 60% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (14 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (8 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (4.12 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (1.81 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (4.04 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (1.46 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (6 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (2.11 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (1.10 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (3.43 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (15 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (2.32 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (1.08 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (2,494 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (1,813 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (221 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (1,473 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (962 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (149 CUC) | 118 CUC | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (93 CUC) | 40 CUC | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (399 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (90 CUC) | 161 CUC | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (12 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (12 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (61 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (56 CUC) | 52 CUC | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (93 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (94 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (26,458 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (0.93 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (77 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (6 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (10 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (89 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (7 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (4.82 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (6 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (3.74 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (5.25 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (15 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (53 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (26 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (65 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (90 CUC) | 73 CUC | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (21 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (5.79 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (12 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (502 CUC) | 971 CUC | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (0.14 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (81 CUC) | 46 CUC | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (5.24 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,243 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Cuba
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