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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 2.38 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Cuba.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.29 EUR (5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Cuba.

6.36 EUR
4.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Cuba.

2.16 EUR
1.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.13 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.56 EUR (8.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Cuba.

17.13 EUR
7.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.46 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.59 EUR (10 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Cuba.

15.46 EUR
8.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.58 EUR (5.33 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Cuba.

13.81 EUR
4.58 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.32 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Cuba.

16.32 EUR
3.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 54% lower in Cuba.

2.87 EUR
1.32 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.31 EUR (3.85 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Cuba.

6.18 EUR
3.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Cuba.

3.27 EUR
1.55 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.46 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 66% lower in Cuba.

2.53 EUR
0.86 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Cuba.

4.30 EUR
1.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.74 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 4.04 EUR (4.7 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Cuba.

14.74 EUR
4.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.61 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in the United States.

1.37 EUR
3.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.58 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Cuba.

3.44 EUR
2.22 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Cuba.

4.91 EUR
2.58 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Cuba.

3.21 EUR
1.80 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Cuba.

7.10 EUR
2.00 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.71 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 75% lower in Cuba.

5.47 EUR
1.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Cuba.

2.14 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Cuba - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.41 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Cuba.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Cuba.

5.03 EUR
1.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Cuba.

2.83 EUR
1.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 75% lower in Cuba.

6.87 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Cuba.

10.31 EUR
1.72 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.44 EUR (7.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Cuba.

10.31 EUR
6.44 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.24 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 23.62 EUR (27.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Cuba.

120.24 EUR
23.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.33 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.26 EUR (3.8 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Cuba.

22.33 EUR
3.26 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.4 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Cuba.

2.19 EUR
1.20 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Cuba - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times less for fuel in the United States than in Cuba.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.94 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.11 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Cuba - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.15 times more for transportation in the United States than in Cuba.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 21.47 EUR (25 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Cuba.

113.37 EUR
21.47 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 57% lower in Cuba.

2.49 EUR
1.07 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.07 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 12.88 EUR (15 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Cuba.

36.07 EUR
12.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Cuba.

1.86 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 48% lower in Cuba.

4.29 EUR
2.23 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 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 95% lower in Cuba.

17.18 EUR
0.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.51 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 32.42 EUR (37.75 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Cuba.

135.51 EUR
32.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.83 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 5.15 EUR (6 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Cuba.

55.83 EUR
5.15 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Cuba - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.31 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 3485 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 215.9 EUR (251.37 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Cuba.

3 485 EUR
215.90 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 2184 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 277.19 EUR (322.73 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Cuba.

2 184 EUR
277.19 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 7061 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 877.65 EUR (1021.85 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Cuba.

7 061 EUR
877.65 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 4489 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 477.9 EUR (556.42 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Cuba.

4 489 EUR
477.90 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Cuba - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 32.62 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 14906 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 340.67 EUR (396.64 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Cuba.

14 906 EUR
340.67 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 10458 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 436.87 EUR (508.65 USD) in Cuba. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Cuba.

10 458 EUR
436.87 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Cuba - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 151.34 times higher than in Cuba.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4419 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 29.2 EUR (34 USD) in Cuba. The average salary is 99.3% lower in Cuba.

4 419 EUR
29.20 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.1 EUR
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Two stars

126 EUR
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Three stars

168 EUR
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Four stars

217 EUR
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Five stars

516 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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