Cost of living comparison

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

compared to

Havana, Cuba

Havana vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost of Living Summary

Havana is 25.4% more expensive than Kuala Lumpur.

Restaurants: pay 95.5% more in Havana
Groceries: pay 46.4% more in Havana
Transportation: pay 79.1% more in Havana
Housing: pay 25.0% more in Havana
Childcare: pay 21.6% less in Havana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 40.8% less in Havana
Clothing: pay 5.5% less in Havana

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

Havana vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Havana instead of Kuala Lumpur, you would:

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pay 95.5% more for restaurants

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.54 MYR20.09	$4.40 CUC4.40	-3.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.54 MYR20.09	$6.50 CUC6.50	+43.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.84 MYR3.73	$2.20 CUC2.20	+161.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.53 MYR2.36	$1.50 CUC1.50	+180.9%
Average			+95.5%

Kuala Lumpur vs. Havana - Cost of restaurants

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pay 46.4% more for groceries

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Bread 1 loaf	$0.95 MYR4.19	$1.06 CUC1.06	+11.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.58 MYR33.51	$2.50 CUC2.50	-67.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.22 MYR31.92	$12.48 CUC12.48	+72.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.36 MYR10.42	$3.58 CUC3.58	+51.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.94 MYR8.56	$2.38 CUC2.38	+23.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.24 MYR5.48	$2.27 CUC2.27	+83.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 MYR3.06	$0.64 CUC0.64	-8.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.25 MYR5.53	$1.12 CUC1.12	-10.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.63 MYR2.77	$0.78 CUC0.78	+24.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.47 MYR2.06	$1.30 CUC1.30	+177.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.51 MYR2.27	$1.29 CUC1.29	+152.3%
Average			+46.4%

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pay 79.1% more for transportation

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.77 MYR7.84	$4.71 CUC4.71	+165.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$11.36 MYR50.23	$25.00 CUC25.00	+120.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,478.71 MYR165,749.57	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+60.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.22 MYR45.20	$7.20 CUC7.20	-29.6%
Average			+79.1%

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pay 25.0% more for housing

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$25.27 MYR111.74	$75.00 CUC75.00	+196.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$536.30 MYR2,371.77	$363.87 CUC363.87	-32.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$371.69 MYR1,643.80	$289.40 CUC289.40	-22.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$50.02 MYR221.23	$28.68 CUC28.68	-42.7%
Average			+25.0%

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pay 21.6% less for childcare

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$250.80 MYR1,109.18	$112.00 CUC112.00	-55.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,920.55 MYR39,451.14	$10,000.00 CUC10,000.00	+12.1%
Average			-21.6%

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pay 40.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.09 MYR18.08	$2.00 CUC2.00	-51.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.92 MYR12.91	$1.21 CUC1.21	-58.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.09 MYR18.08	$4.00 CUC4.00	-2.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$44.75 MYR197.89	$40.33 CUC40.33	-9.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.77 MYR21.10	$0.85 CUC0.85	-82.2%
Average			-40.8%

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pay 5.5% less for clothing

	Kuala Lumpur	Havana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.74 MYR255.35	$39.75 CUC39.75	-31.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.00 MYR154.79	$33.67 CUC33.67	-3.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.75 MYR339.44	$76.25 CUC76.25	-0.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$73.25 MYR323.97	$83.33 CUC83.33	+13.8%
Average			-5.5%

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