Cost of living in Des Plaines is 42% higher than in Havana (without rent).
Rent in Des Plaines is 226% more expensive than in Havana.
Cost of living including rent in Des Plaines is 130% higher than in Havana.
Food in Des Plaines is 57% more expensive than in Havana.
Transport in Des Plaines is 29% cheaper than in Havana.
| Des Plaines | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Des Plaines | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.4 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.95 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.01 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 2.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.25 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.5 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.4 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 6.52 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 125 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.84 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.72 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.85 $ | 3.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.9 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.1 $ | 134 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,446 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,016 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,524 $ | 328 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,535 $ | 1,030 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,166 $ | 395 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,719 $ | 332 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,595 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 8.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.46 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Haircut | 27.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.7 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.6 $ | 39.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 660 $ | 52.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,102 $ | 13,025 $ |