Varadero travel budget

Varadero: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Varadero

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 23 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 598* (602 CUC)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • $ 1.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1892* (1904 CUC)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2582* (2590 CUC)

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



Cost of living in Varadero compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Varadero in 2025 is 42% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Varadero by expense type

Restaurant budget in Varadero

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Varadero is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Varadero (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.56.46.4272710.110.14.24.2United StatesVaraderoLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.4/person
($ 5 to $ 7.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 12 to $ 44)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10.1/person
( $ 10.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.2 for 500ml
( $ 4.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.8 for 330ml
( $ 0.8)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.2/cup
( $ 1.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Varadero

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Varadero is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Varadero (compared to United States)16716724624634634617717725425459597070878790905656United StatesVaradero2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 23/night
($ 23 to $ 177)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 25 to $ 172)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 26 to $ 159)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 73 to $ 109)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 23/night
($ 23 to $ 177)

96% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 90/month
($ 90 to $ 90)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 69/month
($ 25 to $ 174)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 67/month
($ 28 to $ 149)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 56/month
($ 27 to $ 123)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 96/month
($ 33 to $ 253)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Varadero

On average, the price of supermarket food in Varadero is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Varadero (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.22.72.75.65.61.31.311United StatesVaraderoEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 3.4/litre
( $ 3.4)

196% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
( $ 2.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
( $ 5.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Varadero

On average, the price of transport in Varadero is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Varadero (compared to United States)1.91.9111.21.21.51.5United StatesVaraderoTaxi (per km)Petrol00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.911.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.92
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
( $ 1.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
( $ 1.5)

41% 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)
$ 2.2
( $ 2.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Varadero

On average, budget for leisure activities in Varadero is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 1.2/ticket
( $ 1.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Varadero

On average, shopping budget in Varadero is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
( $ 4.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
( $ 46)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
( $ 34)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Varadero
Montreal → Varadero
Montreal → Varadero
$ 627
(fair price: $ 517)
Toronto → Varadero
Toronto → Varadero
Toronto → Varadero
$ 550
(fair price: $ 411)
London → Varadero
London → Varadero
London → Varadero
$ 1085
(fair price: $ 875)
Manchester → Varadero
Manchester → Varadero
Manchester → Varadero
$ 1201
(fair price: $ 910)
Vancouver → Varadero
Vancouver → Varadero
Vancouver → Varadero
$ 723
(fair price: $ 524)
Calgary → Varadero
Calgary → Varadero
Calgary → Varadero
$ 723
(fair price: $ 520)

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About this information on the cost of living in Varadero

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

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

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