Cost of living
Matanzas (Cuba) compared to Placetas
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Overview comparison
Matanzas (Cuba)Placetas
Consumer prices in Placetas are roughly 4% higher than in Matanzas (Cuba).
Cost of living
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,045 | 1,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,070 | 2,373 |
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| Without rent one person | 568 | 477 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,812 | 1,493 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 651.38 | 700.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 847.32 | 869.69 |
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| Food person | 482 | 358 |
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| Food family | 916 | 996 |
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| Transport person | 32.82 | 27.42 |
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| Transport family | 81.31 | 68.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.88 years | 81.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.99 | 13.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.08 | 11.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.78 | 5.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.64 | 4.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.75 | 3.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 4.06 | 2.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.94 | 162.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 521.65 | 737.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 891.59 | 1,113.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 561.9 | 531.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.11 | 21.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.7 | 29.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.42 | 81.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.33 | 15.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 388 | 270 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 273 | 318 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.24% | 21.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.18 | 7.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 2.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.76 | 0.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.03 | 8.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 3.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.61 | 13.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Matanzas (Cuba) | Placetas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.18 | 41.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.65 | 1.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.34 | 66.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.55 | 17.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.14 | 52.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.62 | 42.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 113.61 | 96.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,690 | 10,731 |
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