Cost of Living in Cuba - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Cuba
Address: CU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $781 (excluding rent), and $1,326 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,545 (excluding rent), and $2,228 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.93 CUP 142

$2.96 CUP 71.1

$9.88 CUP 237

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$24.95 CUP 599

$16.77 CUP 402

$69.9 CUP 1,677

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.85 CUP 164

$5.94 CUP 143

$6.93 CUP 166

Cappuccino

$1.71 CUP 40.95

$0.51 CUP 12.34

$3.39 CUP 81.4

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.97 CUP 47.23

$1.26 CUP 30.28

$3.03 CUP 72.7

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.17 CUP 28.19

$0.94 CUP 22.60

$1.94 CUP 46.59

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.96 CUP 47.11

$1.23 CUP 29.44

$4.91 CUP 118

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.42 CUP 58.0

$1.58 CUP 37.89

$4.93 CUP 118

Milk (1 liter)

$2.92 CUP 70.1

$2.04 CUP 49.04

$4.09 CUP 98.1

White Bread (500g)

$1.12 CUP 26.92

$0.45 CUP 10.77

$2.00 CUP 47.99

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.01 CUP 48.21

$0.98 CUP 23.51

$2.94 CUP 70.5

Eggs

$3.14 CUP 75.4

$1.09 CUP 26.18

$5.05 CUP 121

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.97 CUP 143

$3.05 CUP 73.1

$10.15 CUP 244

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.31 CUP 127

$2.75 CUP 65.9

$6.87 CUP 165

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.11 CUP 267

$6.69 CUP 161

$17.87 CUP 429

Apples (1kg)

$4.38 CUP 105

$1.82 CUP 43.57

$5.89 CUP 141

Banana (1kg)

$1.20 CUP 28.80

$0.51 CUP 12.31

$2.05 CUP 49.23

Oranges (1kg)

$1.49 CUP 35.65

$0.98 CUP 23.46

$2.59 CUP 62.2

Tomato (1kg)

$1.59 CUP 38.16

$0.89 CUP 21.25

$2.82 CUP 67.6

Potato (1kg)

$1.76 CUP 42.24

$0.98 CUP 23.60

$2.27 CUP 54.5

Onion (1kg)

$2.53 CUP 60.8

$1.49 CUP 35.70

$4.10 CUP 98.5

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.94 CUP 22.47

$0.38 CUP 9.14

$1.54 CUP 37.04

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.02 CUP 24.58

$0.69 CUP 16.55

$1.48 CUP 35.45

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.43 CUP 82.3

$2.94 CUP 70.5

$3.92 CUP 94.0

Wine (Bottle)

$10.14 CUP 243

$3.85 CUP 92.5

$13.19 CUP 316

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.97 CUP 47.32

$1.46 CUP 35.14

$2.93 CUP 70.3

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.14 CUP 51.3

$1.54 CUP 37.02

$3.08 CUP 74.0

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.19 CUP 4.56

$0.47 CUP 11.39

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$22.54 CUP 541

$20.03 CUP 481

$30.05 CUP 721

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.08 CUP 50.0

$0.97 CUP 23.37

$3.17 CUP 76.0

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.52 CUP 12.50

$0.42 CUP 10.00

$1.04 CUP 25.00

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$19.90 CUP 478

$14.92 CUP 358

$19.90 CUP 478

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.23 CUP 29.50

$0.99 CUP 23.79

$1.31 CUP 31.41

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$70.3K CUP 1.7M

$66.2K CUP 1.6M

$75.3K CUP 1.8M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$76.0K CUP 1.8M

$68.7K CUP 1.6M

$80.8K CUP 1.9M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$37.78 CUP 907

$30.16 CUP 724

$55.3 CUP 1,327

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$35.53 CUP 853

$15.14 CUP 363

$40.37 CUP 969

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$228 CUP 5,466

$148 CUP 3,557

$252 CUP 6,049

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.72 CUP 857

$7.09 CUP 170

$65.8 CUP 1,580

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.41 CUP 298

$10.15 CUP 244

$15.23 CUP 365

Cinema Ticket

$1.02 CUP 24.53

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$109 CUP 2,614

$95.2 CUP 2,284

$165 CUP 3,967

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$13.4K CUP 321.2K

$10.2K CUP 244.1K

$17.5K CUP 420.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$39.36 CUP 945

$20.37 CUP 489

$66.2 CUP 1,589

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$32.19 CUP 773

$24.33 CUP 584

$43.60 CUP 1,046

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$69.1 CUP 1,659

$44.19 CUP 1,061

$83.5 CUP 2,003

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$70.7 CUP 1,696

$30.29 CUP 727

$106 CUP 2,545

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$347 CUP 8,332

$201 CUP 4,834

$705 CUP 16.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$513 CUP 12.3K

$344 CUP 8,261

$787 CUP 18.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$921 CUP 22.1K

$611 CUP 14.7K

$1,311 CUP 31.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$624 CUP 15.0K

$493 CUP 11.8K

$986 CUP 23.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$369 CUP 8,848

$316 CUP 7,576

$390 CUP 9,369

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$350 CUP 8,403

$331 CUP 7,944

$382 CUP 9,166

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$35.01 CUP 840

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

8.96

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 12, 2026

By City in Cuba

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Artemisa	48897		$233	$246	$650	$667	18.16	9.12
2	Bayamo	225567	75	$785	$1,510	$1,854	$2,680	191.89	1.3
3	Cayo Coco	-	62	$700	$1,216	$1,331	$2,161	30.56	8.15
4	Cienfuegos	150404	59	$742	$1,185	$1,346	$2,100	58.45	4.77
5	Florida	53200		$23.24	$22.22	$148	$148	102.18	4.17
6	Havana	2141993	49	$688	$953	$1,397	$2,099	116.33	9.33
7	Las Tunas	168645		$389	$382	$962	$905	253.23	5.23
8	Mayari	29259	76	$816	$1,482	$1,378	$2,312	245.82	2.47
9	Palma Soriano	74930	78	$803	$1,573	$1,666	$2,206	24.29	2.19
10	Placetas	39615	78	$735	$1,533	$1,387	$2,213	198	29.21
11	Puerto Padre	34086	66	$1,046	$1,314	$1,879	$2,310	129.81	4.17
12	Sancti Spíritus	108127		$328	$345	$832	$837	84.06	6.25
13	Santa Clara	216056		$7.49	$363	$15.65	$609	58.06	11.31
14	Santa Lucia	-	64	$910	$1,288	$2,080	$2,343	203.38	7.77
15	Santiago de Cuba	433099		$65.7	$63.0	$162	$144	155.22	5.85
16	Varadero	27170	81	$716	$1,630	$1,815	$2,321	279.18	7.86
17	Yaguajay	13827	61	$813	$1,195	$1,541	$2,214	104.74	27.88

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Cost of Living in Cuba - Frequently Asked Questions

Cuba offers a variety of value depending on your lifestyle and location. For many travelers and long-term visitors, daily essentials and local meals can be surprisingly affordable, while imported goods or urban areas may stretch a budget. Expat and digital nomad arrangements that blend home base with occasional travel can find balance by choosing neighborhood hubs with affordable housing and reliable wifi. Cost of Living in Cuba tends to favor simple, locally sourced routines, especially when you stay flexible and plan ahead. Tip: Map out a flexible weekly plan, mix street food with local markets, and test a few co-working spaces before committing.

Daily life in Cuba centers on neighborhood variety, so a thoughtful housing search matters. Seek modest apartments or rooms in areas with reliable wifi and easy walkability, such as parts of Vedado or Miramar, while Old Havana offers historic charm if you’re OK with nightlife buzz. Food options range from street stalls to small cafeterias, with markets a good way to keep meals affordable by buying seasonal produce. For transport, you’ll use buses, shared taxis, and the occasional classic car ride – each with its own cadence and delays. Errands can take a little longer in busy days. The Cuba living cost varies by city and season, so plan with flexibility. Tip: Map out a rough weekly plan and test a few local spots before committing.

Quality of life in Cuba grows from daily rhythm, social ties, and a practical budget that prioritizes essentials and experiences. Use a simple framework: divide your month into housing, food, transport, and flexible fun, then adjust weekly rather than after a month. Seasonality affects crowds and availability, so target shoulder periods for smoother housing hunts and calmer co-working spaces. Neighborhood fit matters – choose areas with reliable wifi, local markets, and easy access to transit. Practical savings come from cooking, buying staples locally, and sharing resources with peers. Tip: keep a small cushion for unexpected delays and build a short, repeatable routine to settle in fast.