Capital city, Cuba
Cost of living in Havana
How much a month costs in Havana
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,900–3,000 ($1,900–3,000).
Prices in Havana
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $70–160 | $70–160 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Cappuccino | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5–12 | $5–12 |
Value for money: 20/100
A value score of 20/100 means Havana gives more quality of life per dollar than 19% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 58/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Cuba.
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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 | — |
Cheaper alternatives to Havana
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Negril | Jamaica | $1,510–2,400 |
| Ocho Rios | Jamaica | $1,580–2,400 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Havana?
About $1,000–1,500 on a lean budget, $1,900–3,000 for a comfortable month and $3,800–6,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Havana?
A local meal is $4–8 ($4–8); a mid-range restaurant is $15–30 ($15–30) per person.
Is Cuba expensive?
Prices in Cuba are about 39% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cuban tourism portal (Ministry of Tourism)
- ETECSA
- Viazul
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 Spotted something out of date?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.