Havana, Cuba

Cost of Living in Havana, Cuba

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Havana costs approximately $1,049 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $237. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Havana is a city in Cuba, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,049 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $237 per month, or $323 outside the centre. Internet is slow at around 4 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Havana scores 60/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 93°F and winter highs around 82°F, with roughly 355 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$1,049≈ $35/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$237
Internet4 Mbps
Safety60/100
Avg Temp88°F

Havana Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$3.80
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$25
McDonald's Combo Meal$5
Cappuccino$0.97
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$2
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$1.25

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$2.82
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.17
Eggs (12)$3.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.27
Apples (1 lb)$2.07
Bananas (1 lb)$0.48
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.93
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.61
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.43
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$6
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$3

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$1.25
Monthly Transit Pass$2.60
Taxi Start$2.60
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.30
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.30
VW Golf (New)$60,000

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$50.50
Mobile Phone Plan$38.93
Broadband Internet$90.14

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$46
Cinema Ticket$0.85
Preschool (Monthly)$112
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$8,500

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$47.75
Nike Running Shoes$75

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$237.23
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$322.73
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$871.85
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$541.89
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$35.26
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$37.35

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$33.50
Mortgage Interest Rate9.1%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Havana

Internet4 Mbps
Safety60/100
Healthcare52/100
Public Transit35/100
Walkability72/100
Nightlife56/100
Food Scene62/100
Fine Dining5/100
Coffee Culture35/100
Air Quality84/100
Green Spaces45/100
Culture90/100
Beaches75/100
Hiking30/100
Surfing10/100
Coworking Spaces2

Havana FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Havana?

A single person should budget around $1,049 per month in Havana, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Havana?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Havana averages $237 per month, dropping to about $323 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $872.

Is Havana safe?

Havana scores 60/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 72/100.

How fast is the internet in Havana?

Median download speeds in Havana are around 4 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 2 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa?

Cuba does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders should check current entry requirements before traveling.

What is the weather like in Havana?

Havana sees summer highs around 93°F and winter highs near 82°F, with about 355 sunny days and 141 rainy days per year.

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