Cost of living
Havana compared to Santa Clara (Cuba)
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Overview comparison
HavanaSanta Clara (Cuba)
Consumer prices in Havana are roughly 5% higher than in Santa Clara (Cuba).
Cost of living
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,179 | 1,258 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,830 | 2,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 513 | 495 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,644 | 2,087 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 632.48 | 369.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 944.88 | 689.78 |
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| Food person | 362 | 491 |
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| Food family | 1,057 | 1,251 |
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| Transport person | 24.44 | 31.97 |
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| Transport family | 89.26 | 114.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.71 years | 81.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.32 | 8.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.74 | 35.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.06 | 7.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.31 | 3.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.96 | 5.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.96 | 3.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 442.88 | 303.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 451.25 | 361.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,078.89 | 1,094.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 618.92 | 616.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.88 | 68.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.82 | 118.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 73.17 | 62.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.73 | 9.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 306 | 264 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 322 | 331 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.07% | 24.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.03 | 7.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.39 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.41 | 1.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.58 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.56 | 11.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.9 | 9.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.71 | 13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.73 |
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Other
| Item | Havana | Santa Clara (Cuba) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.05 | 23.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.47 | 11.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.94 | 69.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.99 | 16.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.56 | 86.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.46 | 98.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 104.97 | 101.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,373 | 9,528 |
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