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Varadero travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Varadero

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

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

Cost of living in Varadero compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Varadero in 2024 is 46% 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 Varadero in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Varadero by expense type

Restaurant budget in Varadero

Lunch

$ 5.8/person
($ 4.5 to $ 7.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 25/person
($ 11 to $ 39)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9.1/person
( $ 9.1)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.7 for 500ml
( $ 3.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 0.7 for 330ml
( $ 0.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1/cup
( $ 1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.9/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Varadero

1-star hotel

$ 21/night
($ 21 to $ 163)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 23 to $ 139)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 26 to $ 126)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 21/night
($ 21 to $ 163)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 21/night
($ 21 to $ 163)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 21/month
($ 21 to $ 163)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 61/month
($ 24 to $ 146)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 57/month
($ 29 to $ 128)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 52/month
($ 25 to $ 110)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 83/month
($ 30 to $ 196)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Varadero

Milk

$ 3/litre
( $ 3)

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185% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
( $ 2.4)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5/kg
( $ 5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5/kg
( $ 5)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
( $ 0.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Varadero

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
( $ 1)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
( $ 1.3)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2
( $ 2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Varadero

Cinema

$ 1/ticket
( $ 1)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 16/hr
( $ 16)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Varadero

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
( $ 3.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 41
( $ 41)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 32
( $ 32)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Varadero

$ 503
(fair price: $ 385)

Montreal → Varadero

$ 580
(fair price: $ 474)

London → Varadero

$ 981
(fair price: $ 789)

Manchester → Varadero

$ 1080
(fair price: $ 817)

Vancouver → Varadero

$ 699
(fair price: $ 519)

Calgary → Varadero

$ 716
(fair price: $ 532)

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