Cost of living in Matanzas

In Matanzas, Cuba, a family of four typically needs around $2729 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1203 monthly.

How expensive is Matanzas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Matanzas is 16% cheaper overall.

How does Matanzas compare to your city?

Matanzas is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Matanzas is, on average, 82% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Matanzas?

Who is Matanzas a good fit for?

Matanzas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Matanzas so expensive?

The cost of living in Matanzas is primarily driven by housing expenses, which can be significant for many residents.

Is food expensive in Matanzas?

Food prices in Matanzas are 24% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable consideration for budgeting.

Is public transport affordable in Matanzas?

Public transport in Matanzas is 34% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for getting around.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1203 $
Without Rent
733 $
Rent & Utilities
470 $
Food
590 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
55 $
GDP per Capita
9,500 $
Freedom Index
5.20
Lifespan
78 years
Speak English
6%
Population
152.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 39.7 $
Dinner 57.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.06 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.34 $
Capuccino 2.13 $
Coke, 330ml 2.79 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.78 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.76 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.25 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.08 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.5 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.22 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.85 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.23 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.29 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.73 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 5.04 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Cigarette pack 8.04 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.2 $
Monthly Pass 72.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.66 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 51.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 13.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 11.9 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.42 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.08 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 34 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 53 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 322 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 401 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 635 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 751 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 378 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 33 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 55 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 9.15%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 28.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 2.84 $
Haircut 6.42 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 113 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 75 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 12,194 $

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Canada
Matanzas vs Toronto (Toronto is 114% more expensive) Matanzas vs Montreal (Montreal is 62% more expensive) Matanzas vs Calgary (Calgary is 79% more expensive) Matanzas vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 86% more expensive) Matanzas vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 48% more expensive) Matanzas vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 46% more expensive) Matanzas vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 105% more expensive) Matanzas vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 120% more expensive) Matanzas vs Brampton (Brampton is 77% more expensive) Matanzas vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 79% more expensive)
Barbados
Matanzas vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 13% more expensive) Matanzas vs Holetown (Holetown is 16% more expensive)
Panama
Matanzas vs Panama City (Panama City is 15% more expensive) Matanzas vs Colon (Colon is 2% less expensive) Matanzas vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 2% more expensive) Matanzas vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 12% less expensive) Matanzas vs David (David is 31% less expensive) Matanzas vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 21% less expensive) Matanzas vs Balboa (Balboa is 4% more expensive) Matanzas vs Pacora (Pacora is 4% more expensive) Matanzas vs Chitre (Chitre is 9% less expensive) Matanzas vs Penonome (Penonome is 9% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Matanzas vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 3% more expensive) Matanzas vs Cayon (Cayon is 3% more expensive)
Cuba
Matanzas vs Havana (Havana is 15% less expensive) Matanzas vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 18% more expensive) Matanzas vs Holguin (Holguin is 6% more expensive) Matanzas vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 27% more expensive) Matanzas vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 12% less expensive) Matanzas vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 3% less expensive) Matanzas vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 30% more expensive) Matanzas vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 29% more expensive) Matanzas vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 9% less expensive) Matanzas vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 27% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Matanzas vs San Jose (San Jose is 3% more expensive) Matanzas vs Limon (Limon is 0% less expensive) Matanzas vs Liberia (Liberia is 25% less expensive) Matanzas vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 2% more expensive) Matanzas vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 6% more expensive) Matanzas vs Cartago (Cartago is 20% less expensive) Matanzas vs Heredia (Heredia is 4% more expensive) Matanzas vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 40% more expensive) Matanzas vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 9% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Matanzas vs Castries (Castries is 4% less expensive) Matanzas vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 1% less expensive)
Jamaica
Matanzas vs Kingston (Kingston is 10% more expensive) Matanzas vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 35% less expensive) Matanzas vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 15% less expensive) Matanzas vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 3% less expensive) Matanzas vs May Pen (May Pen is 32% less expensive) Matanzas vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 19% less expensive) Matanzas vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 29% less expensive) Matanzas vs Linstead (Linstead is 13% less expensive) Matanzas vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 7% less expensive) Matanzas vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 5% less expensive)
El Salvador
Matanzas vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 1% less expensive) Matanzas vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 41% less expensive) Matanzas vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 2% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 10% less expensive) Matanzas vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 3% less expensive) Matanzas vs Apopa (Apopa is 5% less expensive) Matanzas vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 0% less expensive) Matanzas vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 21% more expensive) Matanzas vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 10% less expensive) Matanzas vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 27% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Matanzas vs St. John's (St. John's is 10% less expensive) Matanzas vs All Saints (All Saints is 10% less expensive)
Grenada
Matanzas vs St. George's (St. George's is 11% less expensive) Matanzas vs Grenville (Grenville is 12% less expensive)
Dominica
Matanzas vs Roseau (Roseau is 17% less expensive) Matanzas vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 5% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Matanzas vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 18% less expensive) Matanzas vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 17% less expensive)
Belize
Matanzas vs Belize City (Belize City is 27% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 9% less expensive) Matanzas vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 39% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 11% more expensive) Matanzas vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 31% more expensive)
Guatemala
Matanzas vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 16% less expensive) Matanzas vs Mixco (Mixco is 47% less expensive) Matanzas vs Coban (Coban is 24% less expensive) Matanzas vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 35% less expensive) Matanzas vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 25% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 25% less expensive) Matanzas vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 28% less expensive) Matanzas vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 28% less expensive) Matanzas vs Flores (Flores is 29% less expensive) Matanzas vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 34% less expensive)
Honduras
Matanzas vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 31% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 14% less expensive) Matanzas vs Choloma (Choloma is 50% less expensive) Matanzas vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 46% less expensive) Matanzas vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 27% less expensive) Matanzas vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 28% less expensive) Matanzas vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 41% less expensive) Matanzas vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 40% less expensive) Matanzas vs Yoro (Yoro is 39% less expensive) Matanzas vs La Lima (La Lima is 28% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Matanzas vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 34% less expensive) Matanzas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 13% less expensive) Matanzas vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 36% less expensive) Matanzas vs Higuey (Higuey is 36% less expensive) Matanzas vs La Vega (La Vega is 52% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 31% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 39% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 56% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 48% less expensive) Matanzas vs Bonao (Bonao is 55% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Matanzas vs Managua (Managua is 36% less expensive) Matanzas vs Leon (Leon is 47% less expensive) Matanzas vs Masaya (Masaya is 41% less expensive) Matanzas vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 54% less expensive) Matanzas vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 47% less expensive) Matanzas vs Esteli (Esteli is 51% less expensive) Matanzas vs Granada (Granada is 42% less expensive) Matanzas vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 62% less expensive) Matanzas vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 45% less expensive) Matanzas vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 26% less expensive)