Cost of living in Richmond is 20% higher than in Santiago de Cuba (without rent).
Rent in Richmond is 99% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
Cost of living including rent in Richmond is 60% higher than in Santiago de Cuba.
Food in Richmond is 8% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
Transport in Richmond is 83% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
| Richmond | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Richmond | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.05 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.41 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.77 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.91 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.28 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.07 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.28 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.5 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 10 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15 $ | 7.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 104 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.05 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.86 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.4 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73 $ | 61.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,248 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,179 $ | 355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,396 $ | 1,238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,379 $ | 618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,419 $ | 335 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,225 $ | 329 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,426 $ | 54 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.69 % | 8.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.3 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 22.6 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.1 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.4 $ | 48.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,329 $ | 98.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 30,644 $ | 12,186 $ |