Cost of living in High Point is 15% higher than in Santiago de Cuba (without rent).
Rent in High Point is 81% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
Cost of living including rent in High Point is 49% higher than in Santiago de Cuba.
Food in High Point is 4% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
Transport in High Point is 90% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
| High Point | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| High Point | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.5 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.06 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.56 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.31 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.92 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.5 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.48 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.7 $ | 10 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.9 $ | 7.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.1 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.27 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.33 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.51 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.8 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
75.5 $ | 61.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,107 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,861 $ | 355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,337 $ | 1,238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,264 $ | 618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,168 $ | 335 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,963 $ | 329 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,036 $ | 54 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53 % | 8.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.4 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 21.1 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.5 $ | 48.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,265 $ | 98.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,792 $ | 12,186 $ |