Havana travel budget

Havana: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Havana

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Havana for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 936* (938 CUC)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1699* (1708 CUC)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2486* (2492 CUC)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Havana compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Havana in 2025 is 43% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Havana in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Havana by expense type

Restaurant budget in Havana

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Havana is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.1/person
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 9.5 to $ 24)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.4/person
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 2 to $ 3.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 5.6)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Havana

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Havana is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 38/night
($ 31 to $ 43)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 18 to $ 92)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 20 to $ 436)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 30 to $ 383)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 68 to $ 267)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 69/month
($ 33 to $ 116)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 60/month
($ 19 to $ 139)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 185/month
($ 30 to $ 1018)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 65/month
($ 19 to $ 197)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 115/month
($ 26 to $ 881)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Havana

On average, the price of supermarket food in Havana is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 3.8/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 5.6)

225% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 6.8)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.5 to $ 4.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Havana

On average, the price of transport in Havana is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
( $ 1.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
( $ 0.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
( $ 3.6)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Havana

On average, budget for leisure activities in Havana is 82% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.8/hr
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Havana

On average, shopping budget in Havana is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.6/pack
($ 4.6 to $ 4.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 12 to $ 92)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 29 to $ 58)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Havana
London → Havana
London → Havana
$ 987
(fair price: $ 895)
Montreal → Havana
Montreal → Havana
Montreal → Havana
$ 708
(fair price: $ 558)
Toronto → Havana
Toronto → Havana
Toronto → Havana
$ 577
(fair price: $ 488)
Los Angeles → Havana
Los Angeles  → Havana
Los Angeles  → Havana
$ 612
(fair price: $ 439)
Dublin → Havana
Dublin → Havana
Dublin → Havana
$ 1107
(fair price: $ 902)
New York City → Havana
New York City → Havana
New York City → Havana
$ 572
(fair price: $ 476)

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About this information on the cost of living in Havana

The information about the cost of living in Havana shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Havana was updated on 12-11-2024.

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