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Cost of living in Havana, Cuba

Summary of cost of living in Havana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 8,682 CUC
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,565 CUC
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Havana
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 86 CUC
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 26 CUC
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 11 CUC
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 5.63 CUC
12 eggs, large 14 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3.57 CUC
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 15 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 10 CUC
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 7 CUC
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3.23 CUC
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 18 CUC
2 liters of coca-cola 7 CUC
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 4.23 CUC
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 2,404 CUC
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,820 CUC
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 158 CUC
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,420 CUC
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,919 CUC
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 284 CUC
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 95 CUC
40” flat screen tv 574 CUC
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 228 CUC
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 21 CUC
Hourly rate for cleaning help 68 CUC
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 114 CUC
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 71 CUC
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 173 CUC
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 196 CUC
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 63,286 CUC
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 2.09 CUC
Monthly ticket public transport 98 CUC
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 33 CUC
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 20 CUC
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 31 CUC
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 49 CUC
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 12 CUC
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 6 CUC
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 10 CUC
4 rolls of toilet paper 8 CUC
Tube of toothpaste 4.40 CUC
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 38 CUC
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 44 CUC
2 tickets to the movies 20 CUC
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 62 CUC
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 71 CUC
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 10 CUC
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 4.88 CUC
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 3.77 CUC
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 715 CUC
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.51 CUC
1 month of gym membership in business district 73 CUC
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 9 CUC
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 855 prices entered by 47 different people.
Latest price update: December 06, 2023

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