Cost of living comparison

Macao, Macau

compared to

Havana, Cuba

Havana vs. Macao Cost of Living Summary

Havana is 12.8% cheaper than Macao.

Restaurants: pay 74.0% more in Havana
Groceries: pay 24.5% less in Havana
Transportation: pay 10.0% more in Havana
Housing: pay 10.2% less in Havana
Childcare: pay 54.3% less in Havana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 64.5% less in Havana
Clothing: pay 19.9% less in Havana

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

Havana vs. Macao Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Havana instead of Macao, you would:

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pay 74.0% more for restaurants

	Macao	Havana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.21 MOP49.73	$4.40 CUC4.40	-29.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.21 MOP49.73	$6.50 CUC6.50	+4.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.76 MOP6.12	$2.20 CUC2.20	+188.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.65 MOP5.17	$1.50 CUC1.50	+132.3%
Average			+74.0%

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pay 24.5% less for groceries

	Macao	Havana
Bread 1 loaf	$2.21 MOP17.73	$1.06 CUC1.06	-52.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.73 MOP69.94	$2.50 CUC2.50	-71.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.15 MOP89.29	$12.48 CUC12.48	+12.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.85 MOP22.86	$3.58 CUC3.58	+25.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.54 MOP28.38	$2.38 CUC2.38	-32.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.72 MOP13.79	$2.27 CUC2.27	+31.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.46 MOP11.73	$0.64 CUC0.64	-56.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.72 MOP13.80	$1.12 CUC1.12	-35.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.28 MOP10.28	$0.78 CUC0.78	-39.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.98 MOP15.83	$1.30 CUC1.30	-34.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.55 MOP12.45	$1.29 CUC1.29	-16.8%
Average			-24.5%

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pay 10.0% more for transportation

	Macao	Havana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.61 MOP52.93	$4.71 CUC4.71	-28.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.35 MOP179.05	$25.00 CUC25.00	+11.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$31,038.42 MOP248,674.63	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+93.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.35 MOP90.92	$7.20 CUC7.20	-36.6%
Average			+10.0%

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pay 10.2% less for housing

	Macao	Havana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$29.59 MOP237.07	$75.00 CUC75.00	+153.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,062.76 MOP8,514.62	$363.87 CUC363.87	-65.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$827.69 MOP6,631.32	$289.40 CUC289.40	-65.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$78.75 MOP630.97	$28.68 CUC28.68	-63.6%
Average			-10.2%

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pay 54.3% less for childcare

	Macao	Havana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$682.85 MOP5,470.84	$112.00 CUC112.00	-83.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,355.39 MOP107,001.14	$10,000.00 CUC10,000.00	-25.1%
Average			-54.3%

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pay 64.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Macao	Havana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.81 MOP46.56	$2.00 CUC2.00	-65.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.58 MOP36.72	$1.21 CUC1.21	-73.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.21 MOP49.73	$4.00 CUC4.00	-35.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$86.91 MOP696.29	$40.33 CUC40.33	-53.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.77 MOP118.37	$0.85 CUC0.85	-94.2%
Average			-64.5%

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pay 19.9% less for clothing

	Macao	Havana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$72.38 MOP579.91	$39.75 CUC39.75	-45.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.25 MOP298.41	$33.67 CUC33.67	-9.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$84.84 MOP679.71	$76.25 CUC76.25	-10.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$97.55 MOP781.55	$83.33 CUC83.33	-14.6%
Average			-19.9%

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The statistics used to build this comparison are calculated using data from users just like you. We average the price of thousands of data points entered by users across the world. Learn more about our data sources. Page last updated: April 2025

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