Cost of Living Comparison Between Cuba and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 51.1% higher than in Cuba (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 73.0% higher than in Cuba | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 169.5% higher than in Cuba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 136.5% higher than in Cuba | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 67.7% higher than in Cuba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 4,553.1% higher than in Cuba | |
Restaurants | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.00 $ (8.30 C$) |
18.08 $ (25.00 C$) |
+201.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
25.00 $ (34.57 C$) |
72.32 $ (100.00 C$) |
+189.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.92 $ (9.58 C$) |
10.85 $ (15.00 C$) |
+56.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (2.77 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+189.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.73 $ (3.77 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+112.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.76 $ (2.43 C$) |
3.75 $ (5.18 C$) |
+113.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.95 $ (2.70 C$) |
2.08 $ (2.88 C$) |
+6.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.28 $ (1.77 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.33 C$) |
+32.0 % |
Markets | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.81 $ (14.95 C$) |
8.42 $ (11.64 C$) |
-22.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.05 $ (1.45 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.37 C$) |
+132.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.93 $ (1.29 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
+77.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.11 $ (4.30 C$) |
3.49 $ (4.82 C$) |
+12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.67 $ (3.69 C$) |
5.17 $ (7.15 C$) |
+93.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.45 $ (3.39 C$) |
5.51 $ (7.62 C$) |
+124.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4.97 $ (6.88 C$) |
6.74 $ (9.33 C$) |
+35.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.02 $ (2.80 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.62 C$) |
-6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.53 $ (0.74 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
+22.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.96 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.40 C$) |
+151.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (0.99 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
+160.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.12 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+48.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (1.55 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.66 C$) |
+7.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.91 $ (1.26 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+178.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.04 $ (1.44 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.49 C$) |
+72.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (13.83 C$) |
13.02 $ (18.00 C$) |
+30.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.02 $ (2.79 C$) |
2.96 $ (4.09 C$) |
+46.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.08 $ (2.88 C$) |
3.31 $ (4.58 C$) |
+59.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
3.50 $ (4.84 C$) |
14.46 $ (20.00 C$) |
+313.2 % |
Transportation | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.20 $ (0.28 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.50 C$) |
+1,165.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
22.50 $ (31.11 C$) |
75.86 $ (104.90 C$) |
+237.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.14 $ (2.96 C$) |
3.40 $ (4.70 C$) |
+58.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.80 $ (1.11 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
+215.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 $ (27.66 C$) |
28.15 $ (38.93 C$) |
+40.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.69 $ (6.49 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.06 C$) |
-6.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
70,000.00 $ (96,793.90 C$) |
24,572.42 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-64.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
75,272.73 $ (104,084.87 C$) |
20,293.28 $ (28,060.93 C$) |
-73.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
37.00 $ (51.16 C$) |
149.90 $ (207.28 C$) |
+305.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
35.20 $ (48.68 C$) |
45.12 $ (62.40 C$) |
+28.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
210.78 $ (291.46 C$) |
61.53 $ (85.09 C$) |
-70.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
35.27 $ (48.77 C$) |
42.37 $ (58.58 C$) |
+20.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.22 $ (16.90 C$) |
17.22 $ (23.81 C$) |
+40.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
1.00 $ (1.38 C$) |
11.28 $ (15.60 C$) |
+1,028.2 % |
Childcare | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
108.71 $ (150.32 C$) |
797.54 $ (1,102.81 C$) |
+633.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
13,351.88 $ (18,462.57 C$) |
11,852.27 $ (16,388.97 C$) |
-11.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
38.64 $ (53.43 C$) |
55.35 $ (76.54 C$) |
+43.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
31.75 $ (43.90 C$) |
40.84 $ (56.47 C$) |
+28.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
70.38 $ (97.33 C$) |
87.79 $ (121.40 C$) |
+24.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.00 $ (96.79 C$) |
106.32 $ (147.02 C$) |
+51.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
344.71 $ (476.65 C$) |
1,328.72 $ (1,837.31 C$) |
+285.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
521.80 $ (721.53 C$) |
1,177.35 $ (1,628.01 C$) |
+125.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
904.17 $ (1,250.25 C$) |
2,128.29 $ (2,942.93 C$) |
+135.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
633.24 $ (875.63 C$) |
1,843.11 $ (2,548.60 C$) |
+191.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
34.55 $ (47.78 C$) |
623.95 $ (862.78 C$) |
+1,705.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
31.94 $ (44.16 C$) |
436.70 $ (603.86 C$) |
+1,267.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cuba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
35.35 $ (48.89 C$) |
2,846.62 $ (3,936.22 C$) |
+7,952.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.96 | 6.35 | -29.1 % |
| Last update: | 20 April 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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