Cost of Living in Cuba
Summary of cost of living in Cuba:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,286.7$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 657.9$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cuba is, on average, 38.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cuba is, on average, 72.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 25.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.67 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.45 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.64 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.82 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.22 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.76 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.12 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.25 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.70 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.44 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.81 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.02 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.92 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.99 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.12 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.20 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 20.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.14 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.25 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 70,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 75,272.73 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 37.58 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 35.22 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 225.88 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.83 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.22 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 108.71 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,414.38 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 40.07 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 32.62 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.07 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 348.87 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 486.35 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 880.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 613.81 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 34.72 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 32.18 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 34.76 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.04 |
Prices in Cuba
This country had 740 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 20 November 2025
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Last update: 20 November 2025
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