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Cost of Living in Las Tunas

Las Tunas, Las Tunas, Cuba · Population 202,105

▼ -6% vs Cuba average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₱8,928 ($372)
Couple, monthly₱15,907 ($663)
Family of four, monthly₱20,631 ($860)

Estimated Prices in Las Tunas

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₱93.60 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₱374 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccino₱28.08 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₱2,122 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport pass₱343 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₱905 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₱262 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membership₱262 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticket₱68.64 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₱3,864 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₱2,688 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₱8,064 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Las Tunas is ₱1,440 ($60.00) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₱8,928 ($372) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₱11,606 ($484) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₱2,688 ($112)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Las Tunas

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Nearby Cities

Majibacoa

9 km away · Las Tunas

Vázquez

30 km away · Las Tunas

Jobabo

35 km away · Las Tunas

Manatí

39 km away · Las Tunas

Guáimaro

43 km away · Camagüey

Puerto Padre

44 km away · Las Tunas

Río Cauto

45 km away · Granma

Colombia

48 km away · Las Tunas

Other Major Cities in Cuba

Havana

La Habana · pop. 2,492,618

₱11,843 ($493) / mo

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba · pop. 506,037

₱9,505 ($396) / mo

Holguín

Holguín · pop. 350,191

₱9,505 ($396) / mo

Camagüey

Camagüey · pop. 321,992

₱9,505 ($396) / mo

Santa Clara

Villa Clara · pop. 247,436

₱8,928 ($372) / mo

Bayamo

Granma · pop. 235,107

₱8,928 ($372) / mo

Guantánamo

Guantánamo · pop. 228,436

₱8,928 ($372) / mo

Carlos Manuel de Céspedes

Camagüey · pop. 224,488

₱8,928 ($372) / mo

Living in Las Tunas

Las Tunas is one of the key cities in Cuba. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₱8,928 ($372), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₱2,688 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₱20,631 ($860) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₱15,907 ($663) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Las Tunas is ₱1,440 ($60). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₱11,606 ($484) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Las Tunas expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₱8,928 ($372) per month in Las Tunas including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Cuba.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Las Tunas?
A net salary of around ₱11,606 ($484) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Las Tunas with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Las Tunas is ₱1,440 ($60).
How much is rent in Las Tunas?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₱3,864 ($161) per month in the city centre and ₱2,688 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₱8,064 ($336).
Is Las Tunas cheaper than Cuba on average?
Yes — Las Tunas is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Cuba average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Las Tunas?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₱2,122 ($88) in Las Tunas. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₱94 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₱28 ($1).
How do transport costs in Las Tunas compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Las Tunas is estimated at ₱343 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Las Tunas are estimates based on Cuba national averages adjusted for city size (population 202,105). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.