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Cost of living in Cienfuegos

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Cienfuegos

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,200–1,800 ($1,200–1,800).

Lean$700–1,000$700–1,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,200–1,800$1,200–1,800 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$2,200–3,500$2,200–3,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Cienfuegos

Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	USD	US$
Housing
Mid-range hotel room (night)	$50–110	$50–110
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	$4–8	$4–8
Mid-range restaurant, per person	$10–22	$10–22
Cappuccino	$1–2.5	$1.0–2.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	$1.5–3	$1.5–3.0
Getting around
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	$4–8	$4–8

Cost of living across Cuba

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Cienfuegos	$1,200–1,800	—
Santiago de Cuba	$1,500–2,400	48/100
Viñales	$1,600–2,500	56/100
Trinidad	$1,700–2,700	49/100
Havana	$1,900–3,000	20/100
Varadero	$2,000–3,200	34/100
Cayo Coco	$3,600–5,800	—

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Cienfuegos?

About $700–1,000 on a lean budget, $1,200–1,800 for a comfortable month and $2,200–3,500 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Cienfuegos?

A local meal is $4–8 ($4–8); a mid-range restaurant is $10–22 ($10–22) per person.

Is Cuba expensive?

Prices in Cuba are about 39% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.