Cost of living in Yara is 4% lower than in Santiago de Cuba (without rent).
Rent in Yara is 100% more expensive than in Santiago de Cuba.
Cost of living including rent in Yara is 50% higher than in Santiago de Cuba.
Food in Yara is 8% cheaper than in Santiago de Cuba.
Transport in Yara is 9% cheaper than in Santiago de Cuba.
| Yara | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yara | Santiago de Cuba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.9 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.8 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.02 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.91 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.22 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.57 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.26 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.35 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.4 $ | 4.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.4 $ | 10 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.33 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 7.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 78.9 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.97 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 13.4 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.69 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.23 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 36 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.1 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.8 $ | 61.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,273 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 355 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,693 $ | 1,238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,252 $ | 618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 384 $ | 335 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 346 $ | 329 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 54.3 $ | 54 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.87 % | 8.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.6 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.28 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 30.9 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.7 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.1 $ | 48.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95.9 $ | 98.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,271 $ | 12,186 $ |