What is the living wage in cuba?

Question

What is the living wage in cuba?

Answer 1

It's about $10-15 CUP (for Cuban residents)a month per working individual.

(CUC is Cuban Convertible Pesos for tourists.)

It can be more if many work in the tourism industry (making a little extra with tips), and others who may extra jobs.

*edit: I've added this info for you:

http://www.havana-guide.com/lifeinhavana...

"The average Cuban salary is about 350 peso nacional. One peso convertible CUC equals 0.9 USA dollars or 24 peso nacional. Some people work for less in shops or museums. There are dentists earning as little as 10 dollars a month. A taxi driver can make more money than a doctor. The pension is between 3 to 7 dollars per month."

Read the rest of the link to give you an idea of their cost of living and how their ration system is.

Answer 2

Be aware that the number that has been given, and the currency usually quoted in the US is in convertible pesos, used for tourists.

Cubans use Cuban pesos which are 24 to the North american dollar and are used, each Cuban peso, like a dollar.

Remember that there are no major taxes in Cuba, housing costs are minor, basic food is subsidised and there is universal health care,dentistry and eyewear (even medically necessary tooth braces) and free education to PhD or MD.