City, Cuba
Cost of living in Santiago de Cuba
How much a month costs in Santiago de Cuba
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,500–2,400 ($1,500–2,400).
Prices in Santiago de Cuba
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $45–90 | $45–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $3–7 | $3–7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $10–22 | $10–22 |
| Cappuccino | $1–2 | $1–2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–3 | $2–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $4–8 | $4–8 |
Value for money: 48/100
A value score of 48/100 means Santiago de Cuba gives more quality of life per dollar than 47% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Cuba.
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Cost of living across Cuba
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Santiago de Cuba?
About $850–1,250 on a lean budget, $1,500–2,400 for a comfortable month and $3,000–5,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Santiago de Cuba?
A local meal is $3–7 ($3–7); 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 Spotted something out of date?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.