Matanzas travel budget

Matanzas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Matanzas

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 746* (756 CUC)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1712* (1722 CUC)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 3.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 3306* (3318 CUC)

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



Cost of living in Matanzas compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Matanzas in 2024 is 26% higher 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 Matanzas in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Matanzas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Matanzas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Matanzas is 49% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
( $ 18)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 60/person
( $ 60)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
( $ 13)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
( $ 5.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
( $ 3.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
( $ 3.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 7.8/can
( $ 7.8)

211% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 4.9/bottle
( $ 4.9)

140% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Matanzas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Matanzas is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
( $ 2.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7/12 eggs
( $ 7)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 22/kg
( $ 22)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 12/kg
( $ 12)

124% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
( $ 3.9)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
( $ 3.9)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Public and private transport budget in Matanzas

On average, the price of transport in Matanzas is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
( $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
( $ 0.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
( $ 1.9)

106% 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)
$ 3.9
( $ 3.9)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Matanzas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Matanzas is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 1.9/ticket
( $ 1.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 36/hr
( $ 36)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Matanzas

On average, shopping budget in Matanzas is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.8/pack
( $ 6.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
( $ 100)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 84
( $ 84)

93% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Havana
New York City → Havana
New York City → Havana
$ 565
(fair price: $ 430)
Montreal → Havana
Montreal → Havana
Montreal → Havana
$ 597
(fair price: $ 475)
London → Havana
London → Havana
London → Havana
$ 856
(fair price: $ 757)
Toronto → Havana
Toronto → Havana
Toronto → Havana
$ 583
(fair price: $ 474)
Los Angeles → Havana
Los Angeles  → Havana
Los Angeles  → Havana
$ 547
(fair price: $ 392)
Dublin → Havana
Dublin → Havana
Dublin → Havana
$ 952
(fair price: $ 765)



About this information on the cost of living in Matanzas

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

The information about the cost of living in Matanzas was updated on 01-11-2024.

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