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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

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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 5.16 EUR (5.87 USD) in Cuba and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in the United States.

5.16 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cuba and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Cuba.

0.97 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.19 EUR (11.59 USD) in Cuba and 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Cuba.

10.19 EUR
18.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in Cuba and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Cuba.

8.79 EUR
15.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.34 EUR (6.07 USD) in Cuba and 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Cuba.

5.34 EUR
15.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.08 EUR (3.5 USD) in Cuba and 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Cuba.

3.08 EUR
14.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Cuba and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Cuba.

1.31 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.86 EUR (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in Cuba and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Cuba.

1.86 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Cuba and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Cuba.

1.50 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Cuba and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Cuba.

0.70 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Cuba and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Cuba.

1.01 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.26 EUR (4.85 USD) in Cuba and 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Cuba.

4.26 EUR
14.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.02 EUR (3.44 USD) in Cuba and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in the United States.

3.02 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in Cuba and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Cuba.

1.93 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Cuba and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Cuba.

0.98 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Cuba and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Cuba.

1.60 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.92 EUR (2.18 USD) in Cuba and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Cuba.

1.92 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.65 EUR (1.88 USD) in Cuba and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Cuba.

1.65 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Cuba and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Cuba.

0.90 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURCUPUSD

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 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Cuba and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Cuba.

1.58 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.13 EUR (2.42 USD) in Cuba and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Cuba.

2.13 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Cuba and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Cuba.

2.20 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.64 EUR (3 USD) in Cuba and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Cuba.

2.64 EUR
8.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Cuba and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Cuba.

6.16 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 35.17 EUR (40 USD) in Cuba and 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Cuba.

35.17 EUR
87.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.91 EUR (9 USD) in Cuba and 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Cuba.

7.91 EUR
21.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Cuba and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Cuba.

1.89 EUR
1.93 EUR

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 0.96 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cuba and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.29 USD) in Cuba and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
0.81 EUR

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 19.78 EUR (22.5 USD) in Cuba and 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Cuba.

19.78 EUR
113.43 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.09 EUR (0.1 USD) in Cuba and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Cuba.

0.09 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 13.19 EUR (15 USD) in Cuba and 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Cuba.

13.19 EUR
26.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Cuba and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Cuba.

0.44 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Cuba and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Cuba.

0.88 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURCUPUSD

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 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Cuba and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Cuba.

0.98 EUR
15.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 14.66 EUR (16.67 USD) in Cuba and 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Cuba.

14.66 EUR
86.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.09 EUR (13.75 USD) in Cuba and 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Cuba.

12.09 EUR
33.41 EUR

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 468.55 EUR (532.86 USD) in Cuba and 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Cuba.

468.55 EUR
3 342 EUR

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 195.65 EUR (222.5 USD) in Cuba and 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Cuba.

195.65 EUR
2 093 EUR

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 1429 EUR (1625 USD) in Cuba and 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Cuba.

1 429 EUR
6 238 EUR

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 641.9 EUR (730 USD) in Cuba and 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Cuba.

641.90 EUR
3 612 EUR

Flats for sale

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Cuba vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 39.21 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 292.28 EUR (332.39 USD) in Cuba and 12555 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Cuba.

292.28 EUR
12 555 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 235.86 EUR (268.23 USD) in Cuba and 8156 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Cuba.

235.86 EUR
8 156 EUR

Salary

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Cuba vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Cuba is 175.42 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 30.06 EUR (34.19 USD) in Cuba and 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 99.4% lower in Cuba.

30.06 EUR
5 273 EUR

Hotels

EURCUPUSD

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

One star

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91.2 EUR

Two stars

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129 EUR

Three stars

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172 EUR

Four stars

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222 EUR

Five stars

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528 EUR

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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