Cost of living comparison

Havana, Cuba

compared to

Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis vs. Havana Cost of Living Summary

Tunis is 11.8% cheaper than Havana.

Restaurants: pay 46.4% less in Tunis
Groceries: pay 24.0% less in Tunis
Transportation: pay 47.5% less in Tunis
Housing: pay 25.3% less in Tunis
Childcare: pay 40.3% less in Tunis
Entertainment and Sports: pay 79.0% more in Tunis
Clothing: pay 21.8% more in Tunis

The cost of entertainment and sports and clothing in Tunis are more expensive than in Havana. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, childcare, housing, and groceries are lower in Tunis. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Tunis.

Tunis vs. Havana Cost Breakdown

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pay 46.4% less for restaurants

	Havana	Tunis
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.40 CUC4.40	$3.85 TND11.500	-12.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.50 CUC6.50	$4.81 TND14.370	-26.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.20 CUC2.20	$0.67 TND2.000	-69.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50 CUC1.50	$0.34 TND1.020	-77.3%
Average			-46.4%

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pay 24.0% less for groceries

	Havana	Tunis
Bread 1 loaf	$1.06 CUC1.06	$0.15 TND0.460	-85.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.50 CUC2.50	$4.85 TND14.500	+94.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.48 CUC12.48	$1.72 TND5.140	-86.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.58 CUC3.58	$1.55 TND4.640	-56.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.38 CUC2.38	$2.71 TND8.100	+13.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.27 CUC2.27	$0.86 TND2.580	-61.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 CUC0.64	$1.86 TND5.560	+193.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.12 CUC1.12	$0.50 TND1.500	-55.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 CUC0.78	$0.31 TND0.920	-60.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.30 CUC1.30	$0.28 TND0.830	-78.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.29 CUC1.29	$0.26 TND0.770	-80.0%
Average			-24.0%

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pay 47.5% less for transportation

	Havana	Tunis
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.71 CUC4.71	$3.06 TND9.150	-35.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$25.00 CUC25.00	$11.22 TND33.540	-55.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	$38,454.35 TND114,980.590	-35.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.20 CUC7.20	$2.60 TND7.760	-63.9%
Average			-47.5%

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pay 25.3% less for housing

	Havana	Tunis
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$75.00 CUC75.00	$22.62 TND67.630	-69.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$363.87 CUC363.87	$254.97 TND762.370	-29.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$289.40 CUC289.40	$174.18 TND520.820	-39.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$28.68 CUC28.68	$39.70 TND118.710	+38.4%
Average			-25.3%

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pay 40.3% less for childcare

	Havana	Tunis
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$112.00 CUC112.00	$97.37 TND291.140	-13.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,000.00 CUC10,000.00	$3,244.15 TND9,700.180	-67.6%
Average			-40.3%

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pay 79.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Havana	Tunis
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.00 CUC2.00	$1.84 TND5.510	-7.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.21 CUC1.21	$0.97 TND2.910	-19.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.00 CUC4.00	$3.20 TND9.580	-19.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$40.33 CUC40.33	$30.98 TND92.620	-23.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$0.85 CUC0.85	$4.81 TND14.370	+465.5%
Average			+79.0%

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pay 21.8% more for clothing

	Havana	Tunis
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$39.75 CUC39.75	$46.18 TND138.080	+16.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$33.67 CUC33.67	$53.28 TND159.310	+58.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.25 CUC76.25	$92.44 TND276.400	+21.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$83.33 CUC83.33	$76.23 TND227.940	-8.5%
Average			+21.8%

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