Cost of living comparison

Cuba

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Gambia

Banjul vs. Havana Cost of Living Summary

Banjul is 49.3% cheaper than Havana.

Restaurants: pay 73.9% more in Banjul
Groceries: pay 51.2% less in Banjul
Transportation: pay 76.7% less in Banjul
Housing: pay 57.4% less in Banjul
Childcare: pay 96.6% less in Banjul
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.4 times more in Banjul
Clothing: pay 42.1% more in Banjul

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

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Banjul vs. Havana Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 73.9% more for restaurants

	Havana	Banjul
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.71 CUC3.71	$7.31 GMD536.99	+97.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.00 CUC5.00	$7.86 GMD577.36	+57.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.70 CUC1.70	$2.64 GMD193.83	+55.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.00 CUC1.00	$1.58 GMD116.16	+58.0%
Average			+73.9%

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pay 51.2% less for groceries

	Havana	Banjul
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 CUC1.49	$0.63 GMD46.35	-57.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.22 CUC2.22	$3.04 GMD223.48	+37.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$14.20 CUC14.20	$5.12 GMD375.98	-64.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.71 CUC3.71	$1.93 GMD141.54	-48.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.07 CUC2.07	$1.23 GMD90.11	-40.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.75 CUC2.75	$0.92 GMD67.58	-66.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.48 CUC0.48	$0.56 GMD41.30	+16.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.79 CUC1.79	$0.82 GMD60.07	-54.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.04 CUC1.04	$0.61 GMD45.05	-41.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.73 CUC1.73	$0.41 GMD30.04	-76.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.85 CUC1.85	$0.44 GMD32.29	-76.2%
Average			-51.2%

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pay 76.7% less for transportation

	Havana	Banjul
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.83 CUC4.83	$4.00 GMD294.08	-17.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.50 CUC22.50	$6.55 GMD481.43	-70.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	$2,635.13 GMD194K	-95.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.20 CUC6.20	??
Average			-76.7%

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pay 57.4% less for housing

	Havana	Banjul
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$90.21 CUC90.21	$45.05 GMD3,310.81	-50.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$254.03 CUC254.03	$102.56 GMD7,538.16	-59.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$214.40 CUC214.40	$81.08 GMD5,959.46	-62.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$36.20 CUC36.20	$23.25 GMD1,708.96	-35.8%
Average			-57.4%

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pay 96.6% less for childcare

	Havana	Banjul
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$112.00 CUC112.00	$6.76 GMD496.62	-94.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	$135.14 GMD9,932.43	-98.1%
Average			-96.6%

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pay 2.4 times more for entertainment and sports

	Havana	Banjul
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.60 CUC1.60	$5.61 GMD412.40	+250.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.11 CUC1.11	$3.69 GMD271.01	+232.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.00 CUC2.00	$1.69 GMD124.16	-15.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$19.00 CUC19.00	$23.65 GMD1,738.18	+24.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$0.85 CUC0.85	$3.38 GMD248.31	+297.5%
Average			+139.5%

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pay 42.1% more for clothing

	Havana	Banjul
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.00 CUC37.00	$56.00 GMD4,116.00	+51.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 CUC37.00	$44.34 GMD3,258.99	+19.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.67 CUC68.67	$99.43 GMD7,308.11	+44.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.00 CUC56.00	$86.99 GMD6,393.77	+55.3%
Average			+42.1%

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