Cost of Living in Havana, Cuba

Havana has a cost of living index of 39/100 (New York = 100). It is 61% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

39/100
Cost Index
$65/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
tropical savanna
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 15/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$251/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$323/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,022/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.1/kg
Dining OutScore: 20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$28/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.5/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$2.5/month
One-Way Ticket$0.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.41/km
UtilitiesScore: 30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$34/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$75/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$40/month
HealthcareScore: 50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 15/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$6/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

8 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
poor
Café WiFi
low
English Level
minimal
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vedado, Habana Vieja

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havana cheap to live in?

Havana has a cost of living index of 39/100, where New York = 100. It is 61% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $780–$1,092 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 8 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 $65 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

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

Havana (cost index 39) is 61% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,525/month by moving from New York to Havana.

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