Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 5.2% cheaper than Cuba overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 55.1% less in Philippines
- Groceries
-
pay 4.4% less in Philippines
- Transportation
-
pay 47.3% less in Philippines
- Housing
-
pay 2.9% less in Philippines
- Childcare
-
pay 2.9% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 90.4% more in Philippines
- Clothing
-
pay 20.3% less in Philippines
The cost of entertainment and sports and childcare in Philippines are more expensive than in Cuba. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, clothing, groceries, and housing are lower in Philippines. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Cuba, you would:
pay 55.1% less for restaurants
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.06
CUC5.06
|
$3.60
₱206.30
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.75
CUC7.75
|
$3.18
₱182.20
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.08
CUC2.08
|
$0.73
₱41.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CUC1.23
|
$0.40
₱22.92
|
|
pay 4.4% less for groceries
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.17
CUC1.17
|
$1.17
₱66.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.75
CUC2.75
|
$3.38
₱193.66
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.92
CUC11.92
|
$6.61
₱379.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.97
CUC2.97
|
$1.92
₱110.24
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.32
CUC2.32
|
$1.82
₱104.53
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.27
CUC2.27
|
$1.33
₱76.46
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.44
CUC0.44
|
$0.64
₱36.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.79
CUC0.79
|
$1.14
₱65.55
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.64
CUC0.64
|
$0.67
₱38.66
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.86
CUC0.86
|
$0.97
₱55.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.91
CUC1.91
|
$1.21
₱69.28
|
|
pay 47.3% less for transportation
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.81
CUC4.81
|
$4.22
₱242.30
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.50
CUC22.50
|
$11.49
₱659.27
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$65,000.00
CUC65,000.00
|
$26,375.77
₱1,513,164.51
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.60
CUC8.60
|
$2.70
₱154.84
|
|
pay 2.9% less for housing
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$147.50
CUC147.50
|
$29.28
₱1,679.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$381.94
CUC381.94
|
$242.58
₱13,916.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$544.70
CUC544.70
|
$157.31
₱9,024.97
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$29.63
CUC29.63
|
$81.80
₱4,693.11
|
|
pay 2.9% more for childcare
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$101.00
CUC101.00
|
$165.07
₱9,470.22
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,500.00
CUC12,500.00
|
$5,295.45
₱303,797.08
|
|
pay 90.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.88
CUC2.88
|
$1.23
₱70.59
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.10
CUC1.10
|
$2.19
₱125.49
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.85
CUC3.85
|
$2.57
₱147.17
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.17
CUC40.17
|
$29.66
₱1,701.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$0.93
CUC0.93
|
$5.28
₱302.92
|
|
pay 20.3% less for clothing
|
Cuba
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$39.88
CUC39.88
|
$35.44
₱2,033.07
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$31.83
CUC31.83
|
$22.98
₱1,318.42
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.62
CUC75.62
|
$64.92
₱3,724.15
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$84.17
CUC84.17
|
$60.53
₱3,472.58
|
|
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