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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Cuba - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.32 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Cuba.

Apples (1kg)

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

5.14 EUR
5.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.10 EUR
0.97 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.2 EUR (11.59 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Cuba.

18.46 EUR
10.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Cuba.

15.83 EUR
8.80 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

15.32 EUR
5.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

14.07 EUR
3.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.82 EUR
1.31 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.17 EUR
1.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.46 EUR
1.50 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.98 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.50 EUR
0.70 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Cuba.

3.76 EUR
1.01 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.27 EUR (4.85 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 71% lower in Cuba.

14.70 EUR
4.27 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.44 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
3.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Cuba.

3.43 EUR
1.94 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Cuba.

4.69 EUR
0.99 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.75 EUR
1.60 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

7.23 EUR
1.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.90 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

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

5.50 EUR
1.65 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Cuba.

4.59 EUR
1.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.46 EUR
2.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Cuba.

7.04 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 70% lower in Cuba.

8.80 EUR
2.64 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.16 EUR (7 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Cuba.

10.56 EUR
6.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.97 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 35.19 EUR (40 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 60% lower in Cuba.

87.97 EUR
35.19 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 7.92 EUR (9 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 64% lower in Cuba.

21.99 EUR
7.92 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.15 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Cuba.

1.94 EUR
1.89 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
1.14 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.48 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 19.79 EUR (22.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Cuba.

113.48 EUR
19.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.42 EUR
0.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 13.2 EUR (15 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 50% lower in Cuba.

26.39 EUR
13.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.64 EUR
0.44 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

3.96 EUR
0.88 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Cuba.

15.83 EUR
0.99 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.44 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 14.66 EUR (16.67 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 83% lower in Cuba.

86.44 EUR
14.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 12.1 EUR (13.75 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Cuba.

33.43 EUR
12.10 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Cuba - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.59 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 468.74 EUR (532.86 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 86% lower in Cuba.

3 343 EUR
468.74 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 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 195.73 EUR (222.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Cuba.

2 094 EUR
195.73 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 6240 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1429 EUR (1625 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Cuba.

6 240 EUR
1 429 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 3613 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 642.16 EUR (730 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Cuba.

3 613 EUR
642.16 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Cuba - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 39.22 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12560 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 292.39 EUR (332.39 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Cuba.

12 560 EUR
292.39 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 8159 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 235.95 EUR (268.23 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Cuba.

8 159 EUR
235.95 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Cuba - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 175.37 times higher than in Cuba.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5275 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 30.08 EUR (34.19 USD) in Cuba. The average salary is 99.4% lower in Cuba.

5 275 EUR
30.08 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.3 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
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Three stars

172 EUR
-

Four stars

222 EUR
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Five stars

529 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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