How expensive is Cuba?

If you're going to be travelling on a tight backpacker budget, you'll find you can get by for as little as $20 a day. As a mid-range traveller, I spent $120 a day. And if you're looking for a taste of luxury, the sky's the limit, but in general, you can expect to average $300 a day.



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Cuba offers more budget-friendly options in destinations like Varadero and Holguin, while Mexico provides a wider range of all-inclusive experiences in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Puerto Vallarta.

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Currently, the EURO is the predominant currency in Cuba. Evening shows range in price. More extravagant venues can cost up to $150 with dinner included. Please make sure you bring enough CASH with you for the entire trip. We recommend bringing at least 200 EUROS for local tips and 800 USD per person.

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Let us consider the following specifics about income in Cuba: The minimum wage is set at 2,100 CUP (Cuban Pesos) per month. The average salary in Cuba is around 4,000 CUP per month (see Table 1 below). The average salary of health and professionals with higher education is around 6,000 CUP per month.

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To travel to Cuba, the traveler or tourist may enter in cash any foreign currency accepted by the Central Bank of Cuba to be exchanged for Cuban peso (CUP), which are only accepted through transfers.

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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Havana and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Havana would let you spend less money overall.

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