Cost of Living

Havana, Cuba

Live cost-of-living data for Havana — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
23/ 10077% cheaper than New York
0% rent since Jul 2026
$450/mo
Median Income
55/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$251/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$323/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,022/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$5/month
One-Way Ticket$0.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.41/km
Utilities
30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$25/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$112/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$300/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$1/ticket
Theater Ticket$10/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
30/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.5/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$6/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

5 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
poor
Café WiFi
low
English Level
minimal
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Habana Vieja, Vedado

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havana cheap to live in?

Havana has a cost of living index of 23/100, where New York = 100. It is 77% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Havana?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Havana costs approximately $251/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $323/month.

Is Havana good for digital nomads?

Havana has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 5 Mbps, café wifi reliability is poor, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Havana?

The median net monthly salary in Havana is approximately $450 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Havana compare to New York for cost of living?

Havana (cost index 23) is 77% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,925/month by moving from New York to Havana.

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