How Cuba compares across key indices
Safety Index
72/100
Healthcare
67/100
Quality of Life
141/200
How far your money goes in Cuba
How safe residents feel in Cuba - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
72/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
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Cuba has 140 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,208 in Güines to $1,584 in Havana. Güira de Melena leads on safety, scoring 75/100. Güines ranks highest for quality of life at 145/200.
Güines
$1,208/mo
Güira de Melena
75/100
Güines
145/200
Havana
80/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | $1,584 | 66/100 | 140/200 | 80/100 | 52 |
| Santiago de Cuba | $1,340 | 71/100 | 142/200 | 70/100 | 44 |
| Camagüey | $1,311 | 72/100 | 143/200 | 69/100 | 42 |
| Holguín | $1,305 | 72/100 | 143/200 | 69/100 | 42 |
| Guantánamo | $1,295 | 72/100 | 143/200 | 68/100 | 41 |
| Santa Clara | $1,290 | 73/100 | 143/200 | 68/100 | 41 |
| Almendares | $1,287 | 73/100 | 143/200 | 68/100 | 41 |
| Diez de Octubre | $1,283 | 73/100 | 143/200 | 68/100 | 40 |
| Arroyo Naranjo | $1,279 | 73/100 | 143/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Mantilla | $1,278 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Las Tunas | $1,276 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Bayamo | $1,272 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Boyeros | $1,271 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Pinar del Río | $1,271 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Cienfuegos | $1,271 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 40 |
| Fontanar | $1,269 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 39 |
| Ciudad Camilo Cienfuegos | $1,269 | 73/100 | 144/200 | 67/100 | 39 |
| San Miguel del Padrón | $1,261 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Centro Habana | $1,261 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Balcón de la Lisa | $1,257 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Matanzas | $1,255 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Ciego de Ávila | $1,254 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Plaza de la Revolución | $1,253 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 39 |
| Marianao | $1,250 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 38 |
| Cerro | $1,250 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 38 |
| Manzanillo | $1,247 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 38 |
| Sancti Spíritus | $1,247 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 66/100 | 38 |
| Guanabacoa | $1,239 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 38 |
| Vedado | $1,237 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 38 |
| Palma Soriano | $1,233 | 74/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 37 |
| Alamar | $1,232 | 75/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 37 |
| Cárdenas | $1,230 | 75/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 37 |
| La Habana Vieja | $1,229 | 75/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 37 |
| Moa | $1,228 | 75/100 | 144/200 | 65/100 | 37 |
| Puerto Padre | $1,216 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
| Vedado del Cotorro | $1,213 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
| Contramaestre | $1,209 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
| Güira de Melena | $1,209 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
| Consolación del Sur | $1,209 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
| Güines | $1,208 | 75/100 | 145/200 | 64/100 | 36 |
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Healthcare system overview for Cuba
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Cuba
Pollution Index
42/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
21.2ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Cuba, answered with data
Monthly costs for a single person (including rent) start around $1,232 in Alamar and reach $1,584 in Havana. Costs vary significantly depending on city and lifestyle.
Alamar is the most affordable city in Cuba in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,232 for a single person including rent. Palma Soriano is the next most affordable at $1,233/mo.
Cuba has a safety index of 72/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Alamar scores highest on safety at 75/100.
Alamar ranks highest for quality of life in Cuba, scoring 144/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,232/mo for a single person.
Cuba scores 67/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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