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Cost of Living & Prices:
Cuba vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURCUPUSD

Cuba vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.32 times less for grocery shopping in Cuba than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.65 PLN (5.87 USD) in Cuba and 21.54 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

21.65 PLN
21.54 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.06 PLN (1.1 USD) in Cuba and 8.82 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Cuba.

4.06 PLN
8.82 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.75 PLN (11.59 USD) in Cuba and 77.43 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Cuba.

42.75 PLN
77.43 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 36.89 PLN (10 USD) in Cuba and 66.4 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Cuba.

36.89 PLN
66.40 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 22.39 PLN (6.07 USD) in Cuba and 64.26 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Cuba.

22.39 PLN
64.26 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.91 PLN (3.5 USD) in Cuba and 59.02 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Cuba.

12.91 PLN
59.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.5 PLN (1.49 USD) in Cuba and 11.84 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Cuba.

5.50 PLN
11.84 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.78 PLN (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in Cuba and 17.48 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Cuba.

7.78 PLN
17.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.31 PLN (1.71 USD) in Cuba and 14.5 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Cuba.

6.31 PLN
14.50 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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92.18 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.95 PLN (0.8 USD) in Cuba and 10.48 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Cuba.

2.95 PLN
10.48 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.24 PLN (1.15 USD) in Cuba and 15.75 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Cuba.

4.24 PLN
15.75 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.89 PLN (4.85 USD) in Cuba and 61.64 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Cuba.

17.89 PLN
61.64 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 12.69 PLN (3.44 USD) in Cuba and 4.61 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in the United States.

12.69 PLN
4.61 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.12 PLN (2.2 USD) in Cuba and 14.39 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Cuba.

8.12 PLN
14.39 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.13 PLN (1.12 USD) in Cuba and 19.66 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Cuba.

4.13 PLN
19.66 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.71 PLN (1.82 USD) in Cuba and 15.71 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Cuba.

6.71 PLN
15.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.04 PLN (2.18 USD) in Cuba and 30.32 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Cuba.

8.04 PLN
30.32 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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33.12 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.93 PLN (1.88 USD) in Cuba and 23.05 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Cuba.

6.93 PLN
23.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.76 PLN (1.02 USD) in Cuba and 9.22 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Cuba.

3.76 PLN
9.22 PLN

Restaurant

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Cuba vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.43 times less for meals in restaurants in Cuba than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.64 PLN (1.8 USD) in Cuba and 19.26 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Cuba.

6.64 PLN
19.26 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 8.93 PLN (2.42 USD) in Cuba and 10.33 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Cuba.

8.93 PLN
10.33 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.22 PLN (2.5 USD) in Cuba and 29.51 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Cuba.

9.22 PLN
29.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.07 PLN (3 USD) in Cuba and 36.89 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Cuba.

11.07 PLN
36.89 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.82 PLN (7 USD) in Cuba and 44.26 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Cuba.

25.82 PLN
44.26 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 147.55 PLN (40 USD) in Cuba and 368.87 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Cuba.

147.55 PLN
368.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 33.2 PLN (9 USD) in Cuba and 92.22 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Cuba.

33.20 PLN
92.22 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.93 PLN (2.15 USD) in Cuba and 8.12 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Cuba.

7.93 PLN
8.12 PLN

Fuel

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Cuba vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times more for fuel in Cuba than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.04 PLN (1.1 USD) in Cuba and 3.49 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United States.

4.04 PLN
3.49 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.78 PLN (1.29 USD) in Cuba and 3.39 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the United States.

4.78 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Cuba vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.3 times less for transportation in Cuba than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 83 PLN (22.5 USD) in Cuba and 475.85 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Cuba.

83.00 PLN
475.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.37 PLN (0.1 USD) in Cuba and 10.14 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Cuba.

0.37 PLN
10.14 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 55.33 PLN (15 USD) in Cuba and 110.66 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Cuba.

55.33 PLN
110.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 PLN (0.5 USD) in Cuba and 6.86 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Cuba.

1.84 PLN
6.86 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.69 PLN (1 USD) in Cuba and 16.6 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Cuba.

3.69 PLN
16.60 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Cuba vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.13 PLN (1.12 USD) in Cuba and 66.4 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Cuba.

4.13 PLN
66.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 61.49 PLN (16.67 USD) in Cuba and 362.46 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Cuba.

61.49 PLN
362.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.72 PLN (13.75 USD) in Cuba and 140.17 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Cuba.

50.72 PLN
140.17 PLN

Flats for rent

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Cuba vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.59 times less for renting an apartment in Cuba than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1966 PLN (532.86 USD) in Cuba and 14019 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Cuba.

1 966 PLN
14 019 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 820.75 PLN (222.5 USD) in Cuba and 8780 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Cuba.

820.75 PLN
8 780 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5994 PLN (1625 USD) in Cuba and 26168 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Cuba.

5 994 PLN
26 168 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2693 PLN (730 USD) in Cuba and 15151 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Cuba.

2 693 PLN
15 151 PLN

Flats for sale

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Cuba vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 39.22 times less for buying an apartment in Cuba than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1226 PLN (332.39 USD) in Cuba and 52668 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Cuba.

1 226 PLN
52 668 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 989.43 PLN (268.23 USD) in Cuba and 34214 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Cuba.

989.43 PLN
34 214 PLN

Salary

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Cuba vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Cuba is 175.4 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 126.12 PLN (34.19 USD) in Cuba and 22121 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 99.4% lower in Cuba.

126.12 PLN
22 121 PLN

Hotels

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Cuba vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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383 PLN

Two stars

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540 PLN

Three stars

-
720 PLN

Four stars

-
931 PLN

Five stars

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2 217 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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