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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 5.87 USD in Cuba and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

5.87 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

1.10 USD
2.39 USD

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

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

11.59 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

10.00 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

6.07 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

3.50 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.49 USD in Cuba and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Cuba.

1.49 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

2.11 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

1.71 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.8 USD in Cuba and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Cuba.

0.80 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

1.15 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

4.85 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

3.44 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

2.20 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

1.12 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

1.82 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

2.18 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

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

1.88 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

1.02 USD
2.50 USD

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 1.8 USD in Cuba and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Cuba.

1.80 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.42 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

2.50 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.00 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

7.00 USD
12.00 USD

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

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

40.00 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

9.00 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.15 USD
2.20 USD

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 1.1 USD in Cuba and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United States.

1.10 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.29 USD in Cuba and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in the United States.

1.29 USD
0.92 USD

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 22.5 USD in Cuba and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Cuba.

22.50 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

0.10 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

15.00 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.5 USD in Cuba and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Cuba.

0.50 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

1.00 USD
4.50 USD

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 1.12 USD in Cuba and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Cuba.

1.12 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

16.67 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

13.75 USD
38.00 USD

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 532.86 USD in Cuba and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Cuba.

532.86 USD
3 800 USD

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 222.5 USD in Cuba and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Cuba.

222.50 USD
2 380 USD

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 1625 USD in Cuba and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Cuba.

1 625 USD
7 094 USD

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 730 USD in Cuba and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Cuba.

730.00 USD
4 107 USD

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 332.39 USD in Cuba and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Cuba.

332.39 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 268.23 USD in Cuba and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Cuba.

268.23 USD
9 275 USD

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 34.19 USD in Cuba and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 99.4% lower in Cuba.

34.19 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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101 USD

Two stars

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149 USD

Three stars

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198 USD

Four stars

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254 USD

Five stars

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554 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels

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