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Cost of Living in Santa Clara

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba · Population 247,436

▼ -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 Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara

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Nearby Cities

Esperanza

15 km away · Villa Clara

Ranchuelo

18 km away · Villa Clara

Mataguá

19 km away · Villa Clara

Camajuaní

25 km away · Villa Clara

Encrucijada

25 km away · Villa Clara

Cifuentes

26 km away · Villa Clara

San Antonio de las Vueltas

28 km away · Villa Clara

Manicaragua

29 km away · Villa Clara

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

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

Arroyo Naranjo

La Habana · pop. 206,918

₱8,928 ($372) / mo

Living in Santa Clara

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₱8,928 ($372) per month in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
A net salary of around ₱11,606 ($484) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Santa Clara with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Santa Clara is ₱1,440 ($60).
How much is rent in Santa Clara?
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 Santa Clara cheaper than Cuba on average?
Yes — Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₱2,122 ($88) in Santa Clara. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₱94 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₱28 ($1).
How do transport costs in Santa Clara compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Santa Clara is estimated at ₱343 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Santa Clara are estimates based on Cuba national averages adjusted for city size (population 247,436). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.