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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Cuba

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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Mexico vs. Cuba - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Cuba.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.55 EUR (3.02 USD) in Mexico and 4.23 EUR (5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Mexico.

2.55 EUR
4.23 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Cuba.

1.56 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.19 EUR (12.04 USD) in Mexico and 7.45 EUR (8.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Cuba.

10.19 EUR
7.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.23 EUR (10.9 USD) in Mexico and 8.46 EUR (10 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Cuba.

9.23 EUR
8.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.33 EUR (8.66 USD) in Mexico and 4.51 EUR (5.33 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Cuba.

7.33 EUR
4.51 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.69 EUR (4.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.39 EUR (4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Cuba.

3.69 EUR
3.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.47 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.54 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Cuba.

1.47 EUR
1.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.22 EUR (2.63 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 3.26 EUR (3.85 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Mexico.

2.22 EUR
3.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.09 EUR (3.65 USD) in Mexico and 1.52 EUR (1.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Cuba.

3.09 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.30 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.2 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Cuba.

1.20 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.03 EUR (1.22 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Cuba.

2.30 EUR
1.03 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.57 EUR (10.13 USD) in Mexico and 3.98 EUR (4.7 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Cuba.

8.57 EUR
3.98 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 3.06 EUR (3.61 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Mexico.

1.46 EUR
3.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.96 EUR (2.32 USD) in Mexico and 2.18 EUR (2.58 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Mexico.

1.96 EUR
2.18 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.85 EUR (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 2.54 EUR (3 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Mexico.

1.85 EUR
2.54 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.2 USD) in Mexico and 1.78 EUR (2.1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Cuba.

1.86 EUR
1.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.33 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Mexico.

1.69 EUR
1.97 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.05 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.76 EUR (2.08 USD) in Mexico and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Cuba.

1.76 EUR
1.35 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.14 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Cuba.

0.96 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Cuba - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Cuba.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.25 EUR (3.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.21 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Cuba.

3.25 EUR
1.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.83 EUR (2.16 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 18% lower in Mexico.

1.50 EUR
1.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.77 EUR (3.27 USD) in Mexico and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 39% lower in Cuba.

2.77 EUR
1.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.15 EUR (4.91 USD) in Mexico and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Cuba.

4.15 EUR
1.69 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.31 EUR (9.81 USD) in Mexico and 6.35 EUR (7.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Cuba.

8.31 EUR
6.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.14 EUR (54.52 USD) in Mexico and 23.28 EUR (27.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Cuba.

46.14 EUR
23.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.54 EUR (13.63 USD) in Mexico and 3.22 EUR (3.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Cuba.

11.54 EUR
3.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Mexico.

1.01 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Cuba - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Cuba.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Cuba.

1.18 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Cuba.

1.15 EUR
1.10 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Cuba - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.62 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Cuba.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.61 EUR (19.63 USD) in Mexico and 21.16 EUR (25 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Mexico.

16.61 EUR
21.16 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
1.06 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.66 EUR (5.51 USD) in Mexico and 12.7 EUR (15 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Mexico.

4.66 EUR
12.70 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.42 EUR (0.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
0.42 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 2.2 EUR (2.6 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
2.20 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Cuba - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.54 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Cuba.

5.54 EUR
0.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.18 EUR (59.29 USD) in Mexico and 31.95 EUR (37.75 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Cuba.

50.18 EUR
31.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.94 EUR (25.93 USD) in Mexico and 5.08 EUR (6 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Cuba.

21.94 EUR
5.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Cuba - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.5 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Cuba.

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 901.56 EUR (1065.2 USD) in Mexico and 212.75 EUR (251.37 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Cuba.

901.56 EUR
212.75 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 571.3 EUR (674.99 USD) in Mexico and 273.15 EUR (322.73 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Cuba.

571.30 EUR
273.15 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 1942 EUR (2294.13 USD) in Mexico and 864.87 EUR (1021.85 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Cuba.

1 942 EUR
864.87 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 1139 EUR (1345.18 USD) in Mexico and 470.94 EUR (556.42 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Cuba.

1 139 EUR
470.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Cuba - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.77 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Cuba.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3066 EUR (3622.26 USD) in Mexico and 335.71 EUR (396.64 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Cuba.

3 066 EUR
335.71 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 2124 EUR (2509.06 USD) in Mexico and 430.51 EUR (508.65 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Cuba.

2 124 EUR
430.51 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Cuba - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 26.89 times higher than in Cuba.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 773.8 EUR (914.25 USD) in Mexico and 28.78 EUR (34 USD) in Cuba. The average salary is 96.3% lower in Cuba.

773.80 EUR
28.78 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.1 EUR
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Two stars

81.7 EUR
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Three stars

119 EUR
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Four stars

248 EUR
-

Five stars

678 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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