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Cost of Living in Quemado de Güines

Quemado de Güines, Villa Clara, Cuba · Population 20,533

▼ -16% vs Cuba average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₱7,972 ($332)
Couple, monthly₱14,185 ($591)
Family of four, monthly₱18,380 ($766)

Estimated Prices in Quemado de Güines

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₱84.24 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₱337 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccino₱25.27 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₱1,909 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass₱309 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₱814 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₱236 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membership₱236 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticket₱61.78 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₱3,387 ($141)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₱2,356 ($98.18)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₱7,069 ($295)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Quemado de Güines is ₱1,296 ($54.00) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₱7,972 ($332) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₱10,364 ($432) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₱2,356 ($98)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Quemado de Güines

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Nearby Cities

Sagua la Grande

19 km away · Villa Clara

Santo Domingo

23 km away · Villa Clara

Cifuentes

27 km away · Villa Clara

Corralillo

40 km away · Villa Clara

Esperanza

41 km away · Villa Clara

Lajas

42 km away · Cienfuegos

Encrucijada

44 km away · Villa Clara

Los Arabos

47 km away · Matanzas

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 Quemado de Güines

Quemado de Güines is one of the key cities in Cuba. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₱7,972 ($332), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₱2,356 ($98) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₱18,380 ($766) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₱14,185 ($591) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Quemado de Güines is ₱1,296 ($54). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₱10,364 ($432) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quemado de Güines expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₱7,972 ($332) per month in Quemado de Güines including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Cuba.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Quemado de Güines?
A net salary of around ₱10,364 ($432) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Quemado de Güines with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Quemado de Güines is ₱1,296 ($54).
How much is rent in Quemado de Güines?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₱3,387 ($141) per month in the city centre and ₱2,356 ($98) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₱7,069 ($295).
Is Quemado de Güines cheaper than Cuba on average?
Yes — Quemado de Güines is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Cuba average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Quemado de Güines?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₱1,909 ($80) in Quemado de Güines. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₱84 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₱25 ($1).
How do transport costs in Quemado de Güines compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Quemado de Güines is estimated at ₱309 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Quemado de Güines are estimates based on Cuba national averages adjusted for city size (population 20,533). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.