Cost of living comparison

Botswana

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Cuba

Havana vs. Gaborone Cost of Living Summary

Havana is 0.7% cheaper than Gaborone.

Restaurants: pay 30.3% less in Havana
Groceries: pay 71.2% more in Havana
Transportation: pay 12.5% more in Havana
Housing: pay 13.5% less in Havana
Childcare: pay 57.1% more in Havana
Entertainment and Sports: pay 58.8% less in Havana
Clothing: pay 3.9% more in Havana

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

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Havana vs. Gaborone Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 30.3% less for restaurants

	Gaborone	Havana
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.85 BWP148.87	$3.71 CUC3.71	-65.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.79 BWP79.40	$5.00 CUC5.00	-13.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 BWP9.92	$1.70 CUC1.70	+135.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.42 BWP5.71	$1.00 CUC1.00	+140.4%
Average			-30.3%

Gaborone vs. Havana - Cost of restaurants

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pay 71.2% more for groceries

	Gaborone	Havana
Bread 1 loaf	$0.88 BWP12.02	$1.49 CUC1.49	+70.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.16 BWP43.42	$2.22 CUC2.22	-29.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.47 BWP75.12	$14.20 CUC14.20	+159.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.47 BWP33.83	$3.71 CUC3.71	+50.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.11 BWP28.88	$2.07 CUC2.07	-1.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.75 BWP10.31	$2.75 CUC2.75	+265.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 BWP8.75	$0.48 CUC0.48	-24.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.90 BWP12.38	$1.79 CUC1.79	+98.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 BWP10.15	$1.04 CUC1.04	+41.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 BWP7.97	$1.73 CUC1.73	+197.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.53 BWP7.25	$1.85 CUC1.85	+249.8%
Average			+71.2%

Gaborone vs. Havana - Cost of groceries

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pay 12.5% more for transportation

	Gaborone	Havana
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.15 BWP70.71	$4.83 CUC4.83	-6.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.66 BWP406.91	$22.50 CUC22.50	-24.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,891.73 BWP273K	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+201.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$20.87 BWP286.32	$6.20 CUC6.20	-70.3%
Average			+12.5%

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pay 13.5% less for housing

	Gaborone	Havana
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$42.10 BWP577.61	$90.21 CUC90.21	+114.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$356.36 BWP4,889.51	$254.03 CUC254.03	-28.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$221.34 BWP3,036.92	$214.40 CUC214.40	-3.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$45.63 BWP626.12	$36.20 CUC36.20	-20.7%
Average			-13.5%

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pay 57.1% more for childcare

	Gaborone	Havana
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$127.13 BWP1,744.25	$112.00 CUC112.00	-11.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,500.03 BWP34,301.86	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	+180.0%
Average			+57.1%

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pay 58.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Gaborone	Havana
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.99 BWP27.29	$1.60 CUC1.60	-19.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.32 BWP31.83	$1.11 CUC1.11	-52.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.62 BWP49.62	$2.00 CUC2.00	-44.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$33.58 BWP460.78	$19.00 CUC19.00	-43.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.15 BWP84.36	$0.85 CUC0.85	-86.2%
Average			-58.8%

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pay 3.9% more for clothing

	Gaborone	Havana
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$47.53 BWP652.19	$37.00 CUC37.00	-22.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$16.75 BWP229.75	$37.00 CUC37.00	+121.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$72.33 BWP992.46	$68.67 CUC68.67	-5.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$78.36 BWP1,075.16	$56.00 CUC56.00	-28.5%
Average			+3.9%

Gaborone vs. Havana - Cost of clothing

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