Cheapest priced cityHavana$691 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTrinidad$1,137 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$410across 4 priced cities
Havana vs the worldCheaper than 404 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalThe old paper tourist card is gone: as of 1 Jan 2026, an e-visa (~$50, ~90 days) is required for every nationality, and US citizens face a separate legal restriction on top of it.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Havana | $691 | 102.9 province | $234 | $247 | $171 | $98 | $138 | $50 | $33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cienfuegos | $982 | 106.9 province | $370 | $360 | $111 | $196 | $285 | $20 | $38 |
| Varadero | $1,070 | 106.6 province | $575 | $500 | $123 | $97 | $260 | $15 | $19 |
| Trinidad | $1,137 | 107.2 province | $461 | $634 | $215 | $188 | $111 | $162 | n/a |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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