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Havana travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Havana

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

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

Cost of living in Havana compared to Cuba in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Havana in 2020 is 41% 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 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Havana by expense type

Restaurant budget in Havana

Lunch

$ 6.6/person
($ 2.2 to $ 17)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 6.1/person
($ 3.3 to $ 8.8)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.6/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Havana

1-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 20 to $ 51)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 36 to $ 75)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 54 to $ 193)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 150 to $ 303)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 294/night
($ 251 to $ 349)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 81/month
($ 42 to $ 155)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 101/month
($ 52 to $ 173)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 193/month
($ 93 to $ 328)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 77/month
($ 40 to $ 171)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 141/month
($ 61 to $ 251)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Havana

Milk

$ 2.6/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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191% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.3)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Eggs

$ 0.6/12 eggs
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 4.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 13/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 23)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Havana

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Bus pass

$ 3.3/month
($ 3.3 to $ 4.4)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Budget for living and housing in Havana

Electricity, water...

$ 24/month
($ 11 to $ 34)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Mobile phone

$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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167% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 121/month
($ 72 to $ 275)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 173/month
($ 110 to $ 275)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1447

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 64/month
($ 45 to $ 89)

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94% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1155

Flat (centre)

$ 322/month
($ 220 to $ 550)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2323

Flat (suburbs)

$ 133/month
($ 89 to $ 275)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1830

Gym

$ 14/month
($ 4.4 to $ 28)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Private nursery

$ 28/month
($ 23 to $ 34)

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97% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1003

Private primary school

$ 9885/yr
($ 5492 to $ 13179)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17436

Leisure activity budget in Havana

Cinema

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 7.3/hr
($ 5.5 to $ 11)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Havana

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 23 to $ 102)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 64
($ 34 to $ 102)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 95
($ 51 to $ 122)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 71
($ 45 to $ 89)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 103

Plane ticket budget

London → Havana

$ 867
(fair price: $ 764)

Manchester → Havana

$ 1003
(fair price: $ 897)

New York City → Havana

$ 457
(fair price: $ 352)

Toronto (Ontario) → Havana

$ 429
(fair price: $ 370)

Dublin → Havana

$ 839
(fair price: $ 731)

Los Angeles → Havana

$ 482
(fair price: $ 380)

Montreal → Havana

$ 560
(fair price: $ 445)

Edinburgh → Havana

$ 1057
(fair price: $ 943)

Sydney → Havana

$ 2126
(fair price: $ 1958)

Auckland → Havana

$ 1900
(fair price: $ 1585)

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