Cost of Living in Cuba - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Cuba
Address: CU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $772 (excluding rent), and $1,365 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,585 (excluding rent), and $2,237 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.88 CUP 141

$2.94 CUP 70.5

$9.79 CUP 235

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$24.62 CUP 591

$16.55 CUP 397

$68.9 CUP 1,655

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.95 CUP 167

$6.02 CUP 145

$7.03 CUP 169

Cappuccino

$1.68 CUP 40.40

$0.51 CUP 12.17

$3.35 CUP 80.3

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

$1.99 CUP 47.74

$1.28 CUP 30.60

$3.06 CUP 73.5

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.19 CUP 28.56

$0.95 CUP 22.90

$1.97 CUP 47.21

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.94 CUP 46.58

$1.21 CUP 29.11

$4.85 CUP 116

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.50 CUP 59.9

$1.63 CUP 39.14

$5.10 CUP 122

Milk (1 liter)

$2.84 CUP 68.0

$1.98 CUP 47.58

$3.97 CUP 95.2

White Bread (500g)

$1.17 CUP 28.00

$0.47 CUP 11.20

$2.08 CUP 49.92

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.08 CUP 49.81

$1.01 CUP 24.30

$3.04 CUP 72.9

Eggs

$3.08 CUP 73.8

$1.07 CUP 25.63

$4.94 CUP 119

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.98 CUP 144

$3.05 CUP 73.2

$10.17 CUP 244

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.44 CUP 131

$2.82 CUP 67.6

$7.04 CUP 169

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.92 CUP 262

$6.58 CUP 158

$17.57 CUP 422

Apples (1kg)

$4.57 CUP 110

$1.90 CUP 45.50

$6.15 CUP 148

Banana (1kg)

$1.14 CUP 27.26

$0.49 CUP 11.65

$1.94 CUP 46.60

Oranges (1kg)

$1.48 CUP 35.52

$0.97 CUP 23.37

$2.58 CUP 61.9

Tomato (1kg)

$1.61 CUP 38.57

$0.89 CUP 21.48

$2.85 CUP 68.3

Potato (1kg)

$1.75 CUP 42.07

$0.98 CUP 23.50

$2.26 CUP 54.3

Onion (1kg)

$2.52 CUP 60.6

$1.48 CUP 35.56

$4.09 CUP 98.1

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.87 CUP 20.82

$0.35 CUP 8.46

$1.43 CUP 34.32

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.01 CUP 24.24

$0.68 CUP 16.32

$1.46 CUP 34.96

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.44 CUP 82.6

$2.95 CUP 70.8

$3.93 CUP 94.3

Wine (Bottle)

$9.86 CUP 237

$3.75 CUP 90.0

$12.82 CUP 308

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.05 CUP 49.26

$1.52 CUP 36.58

$3.05 CUP 73.2

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.06 CUP 49.40

$1.48 CUP 35.62

$2.97 CUP 71.2

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.20 CUP 4.87

$0.51 CUP 12.18

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$22.71 CUP 545

$20.18 CUP 484

$30.28 CUP 727

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.20 CUP 52.7

$1.03 CUP 24.64

$3.34 CUP 80.1

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.48 CUP 11.42

$0.38 CUP 9.13

$0.95 CUP 22.84

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$19.96 CUP 479

$14.97 CUP 359

$19.96 CUP 479

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.22 CUP 29.22

$0.98 CUP 23.57

$1.30 CUP 31.11

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

$71.2K CUP 1.7M

$67.0K CUP 1.6M

$76.3K CUP 1.8M

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

$74.8K CUP 1.8M

$67.6K CUP 1.6M

$79.5K CUP 1.9M

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

$38.03 CUP 913

$30.36 CUP 729

$55.7 CUP 1,336

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

$35.35 CUP 848

$15.06 CUP 362

$40.17 CUP 964

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$223 CUP 5,349

$145 CUP 3,481

$247 CUP 5,920

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$35.36 CUP 849

$7.02 CUP 168

$65.2 CUP 1,564

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.36 CUP 297

$10.11 CUP 243

$15.17 CUP 364

Cinema Ticket

$0.98 CUP 23.62

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

$107 CUP 2,566

$93.4 CUP 2,242

$162 CUP 3,895

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$13.3K CUP 318.7K

$10.1K CUP 242.3K

$17.4K CUP 417.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$38.70 CUP 929

$20.03 CUP 481

$65.1 CUP 1,562

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$31.22 CUP 749

$23.60 CUP 566

$42.28 CUP 1,015

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$69.3 CUP 1,664

$44.32 CUP 1,064

$83.7 CUP 2,009

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$69.3 CUP 1,663

$29.69 CUP 713

$104 CUP 2,494

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$346 CUP 8,306

$201 CUP 4,819

$703 CUP 16.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$523 CUP 12.6K

$351 CUP 8,426

$802 CUP 19.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$918 CUP 22.0K

$609 CUP 14.6K

$1,307 CUP 31.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$644 CUP 15.5K

$508 CUP 12.2K

$1,017 CUP 24.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$376 CUP 9,031

$322 CUP 7,732

$398 CUP 9,562

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$344 CUP 8,261

$325 CUP 7,810

$375 CUP 9,011

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$34.70 CUP 833

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 18, 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		$221	$253	$654	$679	18.16	9.12
2	Bayamo	225567	75	$868	$1,485	$1,792	$2,684	191.89	1.3
3	Cayo Coco	-	62	$859	$1,252	$1,359	$2,111	30.56	8.15
4	Cienfuegos	150404	59	$833	$1,185	$1,414	$2,140	58.45	4.77
5	Florida	53200		$21.80	$22.88	$171	$152	102.18	4.17
6	Havana	2141993	49	$732	$969	$1,577	$2,143	116.33	9.33
7	Las Tunas	168645		$399	$383	$1,054	$928	253.23	5.23
8	Mayari	29259	76	$764	$1,513	$1,472	$2,331	245.82	2.47
9	Palma Soriano	74930	78	$665	$1,536	$1,603	$2,213	24.29	2.19
10	Placetas	39615	78	$743	$1,575	$1,673	$2,213	198	29.21
11	Puerto Padre	34086	66	$956	$1,289	$2,050	$2,369	129.81	4.17
12	Sancti Spíritus	108127		$353	$338	$924	$845	84.06	6.25
13	Santa Clara	216056		$7.23	$355	$11.93	$606	58.06	11.31
14	Santa Lucia	-	64	$804	$1,304	$1,996	$2,324	203.38	7.77
15	Santiago de Cuba	433099		$70.7	$64.7	$126	$144	155.22	5.85
16	Varadero	27170	81	$808	$1,620	$1,895	$2,348	279.18	7.86
17	Yaguajay	13827	61	$836	$1,239	$1,641	$2,201	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.