Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Cuba 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Cuba is 33.7% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Cuba is 42.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Cuba are 64.3% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Cuba are 60.6% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Cuba are 40.3% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Cuba is 97.9% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 ($18.19) |
C$7.56 ($5.50) |
-69.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 ($72.76) |
C$34.36 ($25.00) |
-65.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 ($10.91) |
C$8.93 ($6.50) |
-40.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 ($5.82) |
C$2.75 ($2.00) |
-65.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 ($5.82) |
C$3.17 ($2.31) |
-60.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.32 ($3.87) |
C$2.22 ($1.61) |
-58.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.92 ($2.12) |
C$2.41 ($1.75) |
-17.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.37 ($1.73) |
C$1.58 ($1.15) |
-33.5 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.07 ($2.24) |
C$3.79 ($2.76) |
+23.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.34 ($2.43) |
C$1.52 ($1.11) |
-54.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 ($1.66) |
C$1.29 ($0.94) |
-43.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.91 ($3.57) |
C$4.44 ($3.23) |
-9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.89 ($5.01) |
C$3.60 ($2.62) |
-47.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.54 ($5.48) |
C$3.38 ($2.46) |
-55.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.51 ($6.92) |
C$6.78 ($4.93) |
-28.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.59 ($1.88) |
C$2.76 ($2.01) |
+6.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 ($0.66) |
C$0.71 ($0.52) |
-22.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.44 ($1.77) |
C$1.08 ($0.78) |
-55.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 ($1.86) |
C$1.09 ($0.79) |
-57.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.67 ($1.21) |
C$1.15 ($0.84) |
-30.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.61 ($1.17) |
C$1.49 ($1.08) |
-7.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 ($2.65) |
C$1.24 ($0.90) |
-65.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.46 ($1.79) |
C$1.35 ($0.98) |
-45.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 ($13.10) |
C$13.74 ($10.00) |
-23.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.05 ($2.95) |
C$2.67 ($1.94) |
-34.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 ($3.29) |
C$2.95 ($2.15) |
-34.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 ($14.55) |
C$4.81 ($3.50) |
-75.9 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 ($2.55) |
C$0.27 ($0.20) |
-92.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 ($74.21) |
C$27.49 ($20.00) |
-73.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 ($3.27) |
C$2.94 ($2.14) |
-34.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 ($2.46) |
C$1.00 ($0.72) |
-70.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 ($27.65) |
C$27.49 ($20.00) |
-27.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.56 ($1.14) |
C$1.75 ($1.27) |
+11.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 ($28,796.97) |
C$96,211.50 ($70,000.00) |
+143.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,306.43 ($19,867.17) |
C$100,487.57 ($73,111.11) |
+268.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.61 ($153.23) |
C$49.62 ($36.10) |
-76.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.90 ($43.58) |
C$48.12 ($35.01) |
-19.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.79 ($61.69) |
C$310.45 ($225.88) |
+266.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$58.26 ($42.39) |
C$53.45 ($38.89) |
-8.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.09 ($20.44) |
C$17.18 ($12.50) |
-38.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.91 ($11.57) |
C$1.37 ($1.00) |
-91.4 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,066.02 ($775.60) |
C$149.41 ($108.71) |
-86.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,283.50 ($14,757.54) |
C$18,351.48 ($13,351.88) |
-9.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.51 ($55.67) |
C$54.24 ($39.46) |
-29.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.93 ($41.42) |
C$44.72 ($32.54) |
-21.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$122.45 ($89.09) |
C$95.07 ($69.17) |
-22.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.78 ($106.79) |
C$92.51 ($67.31) |
-37.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,822.64 ($1,326.09) |
C$439.42 ($319.71) |
-75.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,600.31 ($1,164.33) |
C$666.76 ($485.11) |
-58.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,874.80 ($2,091.60) |
C$1,177.80 ($856.92) |
-59.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,495.25 ($1,815.45) |
C$852.25 ($620.07) |
-65.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.38 ($446.27) |
C$46.79 ($34.04) |
-92.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$500.18 ($363.92) |
C$43.32 ($31.52) |
-91.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Cuba Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,149.05 ($3,018.69) |
C$50.26 ($36.57) |
-98.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.05 | 9.04 | +79.0 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2026 | 10 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2340 | 17 | |
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