Cost of Living Comparison Between Cuba and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Mexico are 6.5% lower than in Cuba (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Mexico are 1.5% higher than in Cuba | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 33.9% higher than in Cuba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 45.2% higher than in Cuba | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 10.8% higher than in Cuba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 2,247.8% higher than in Cuba | |
Restaurants | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
7.00 $ (118.66 MXN) |
9.44 $ (160.00 MXN) |
+34.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
25.00 $ (423.80 MXN) |
41.29 $ (700.00 MXN) |
+65.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.67 $ (113.15 MXN) |
8.85 $ (150.00 MXN) |
+32.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.38 $ (40.26 MXN) |
2.65 $ (45.00 MXN) |
+11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.00 $ (50.86 MXN) |
4.21 $ (71.34 MXN) |
+40.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.36 $ (23.11 MXN) |
3.33 $ (56.47 MXN) |
+144.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.15 $ (36.41 MXN) |
1.31 $ (22.22 MXN) |
-39.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.30 $ (22.00 MXN) |
0.97 $ (16.44 MXN) |
-25.3 % |
Markets | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.14 $ (188.87 MXN) |
5.94 $ (100.73 MXN) |
-46.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.89 $ (15.10 MXN) |
2.47 $ (41.95 MXN) |
+177.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.04 $ (17.67 MXN) |
0.82 $ (13.86 MXN) |
-21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.81 $ (47.64 MXN) |
2.56 $ (43.34 MXN) |
-9.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.86 $ (48.41 MXN) |
4.09 $ (69.26 MXN) |
+43.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.42 $ (41.11 MXN) |
3.73 $ (63.16 MXN) |
+53.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.11 $ (86.66 MXN) |
5.23 $ (88.73 MXN) |
+2.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.11 $ (35.80 MXN) |
1.34 $ (22.66 MXN) |
-36.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.48 $ (8.15 MXN) |
0.65 $ (11.07 MXN) |
+35.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.56 $ (9.49 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.69 MXN) |
+44.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (9.24 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.78 MXN) |
+49.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.79 $ (13.47 MXN) |
0.95 $ (16.12 MXN) |
+19.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.27 $ (21.53 MXN) |
0.81 $ (13.66 MXN) |
-36.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.86 $ (14.62 MXN) |
1.27 $ (21.54 MXN) |
+47.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.02 $ (17.34 MXN) |
1.05 $ (17.78 MXN) |
+2.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (169.52 MXN) |
11.80 $ (200.00 MXN) |
+18.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.80 $ (30.46 MXN) |
1.66 $ (28.09 MXN) |
-7.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.93 $ (32.63 MXN) |
2.95 $ (49.96 MXN) |
+53.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
3.50 $ (59.33 MXN) |
4.42 $ (75.00 MXN) |
+26.4 % |
Transportation | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.20 $ (3.39 MXN) |
0.68 $ (11.50 MXN) |
+239.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
20.00 $ (339.04 MXN) |
29.50 $ (500.00 MXN) |
+47.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 $ (33.90 MXN) |
2.95 $ (50.00 MXN) |
+47.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.80 $ (13.64 MXN) |
2.85 $ (48.28 MXN) |
+253.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 $ (339.04 MXN) |
9.44 $ (160.00 MXN) |
-52.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.70 $ (79.71 MXN) |
5.32 $ (90.19 MXN) |
+13.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
70,000.00 $ (1,186,626.56 MXN) |
23,006.40 $ (390,000.00 MXN) |
-67.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
78,888.89 $ (1,337,309.30 MXN) |
24,136.56 $ (409,158.36 MXN) |
-69.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
35.25 $ (597.55 MXN) |
72.05 $ (1,221.39 MXN) |
+104.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
40.00 $ (678.07 MXN) |
25.49 $ (432.13 MXN) |
-36.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
212.00 $ (3,593.78 MXN) |
30.70 $ (520.40 MXN) |
-85.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
30.67 $ (519.86 MXN) |
37.60 $ (637.44 MXN) |
+22.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.50 $ (211.90 MXN) |
19.99 $ (338.89 MXN) |
+59.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
1.00 $ (16.95 MXN) |
5.01 $ (85.00 MXN) |
+401.4 % |
Childcare | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
101.50 $ (1,720.61 MXN) |
259.49 $ (4,398.85 MXN) |
+155.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
14,259.29 $ (241,720.67 MXN) |
5,490.43 $ (93,072.77 MXN) |
-61.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
34.82 $ (590.23 MXN) |
56.74 $ (961.84 MXN) |
+63.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
31.60 $ (535.68 MXN) |
43.00 $ (728.95 MXN) |
+36.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
70.91 $ (1,202.04 MXN) |
98.42 $ (1,668.36 MXN) |
+38.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
67.78 $ (1,148.96 MXN) |
90.36 $ (1,531.70 MXN) |
+33.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
323.50 $ (5,483.89 MXN) |
695.76 $ (11,794.41 MXN) |
+115.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
547.09 $ (9,274.18 MXN) |
475.17 $ (8,055.05 MXN) |
-13.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
996.74 $ (16,896.52 MXN) |
1,310.98 $ (22,223.53 MXN) |
+31.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
658.21 $ (11,157.85 MXN) |
900.88 $ (15,271.62 MXN) |
+36.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
36.53 $ (619.27 MXN) |
190.92 $ (3,236.42 MXN) |
+422.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
32.03 $ (543.05 MXN) |
125.73 $ (2,131.38 MXN) |
+292.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cuba Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
32.38 $ (548.85 MXN) |
771.78 $ (13,083.00 MXN) |
+2,283.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.46 | 11.42 | +9.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 27 | 1063 |
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