Cost of living in Santiago de Cuba is 14% higher than in San Pedro Town (without rent).
Rent in Santiago de Cuba is very similar to San Pedro Town.
Cost of living including rent in Santiago de Cuba is 6% higher than in San Pedro Town.
Food in Santiago de Cuba is 33% more expensive than in San Pedro Town.
Transport in Santiago de Cuba is 50% cheaper than in San Pedro Town.
| Santiago de Cuba | San Pedro Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santiago de Cuba | San Pedro Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.5 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.4 $ | 32 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.17 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.02 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.55 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.92 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.8 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.02 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.8 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.04 $ | 5.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.31 $ | 29.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.7 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.33 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.99 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.33 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.89 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.5 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.4 $ | 38.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 476 $ | 549 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 355 $ | 1,042 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,238 $ | 736 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 892 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 335 $ | 202 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 329 $ | 953 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 54 $ | 1,803 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.39 % | 12.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.49 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 13.6 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 133 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.4 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 98.8 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,186 $ | 6,060 $ |