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Key West vs Varadero

US United States CU Cuba

Key West, United States compared with Varadero, Cuba: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Key West CU Varadero
Country United States Cuba
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $5,920 / mo $2,330 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 26°C 32° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 26 Good 18 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Key West CU Varadero
Average high 26.7°C 29.2°C
Average low 24.5°C 23.3°C
Precipitation 89 mm / mo 82 mm / mo
Sunshine 329 h / mo 331 h / mo
Humidity 77% 77%
Rain days 10.6 / mo 13.6 / mo
Wind speed 27.5 km/h 21.1 km/h

US Key West · average high by month

CU Varadero · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Key West CU Varadero
US AQI 26 18
PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ 2.9 µg/m³
PM10 7.3 µg/m³ 4.5 µg/m³
Ozone 43 µg/m³ 35 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Key West CU Varadero
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.2 2.6
Local Payment Services 8.3 1.9
Startup Scene 3.5 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Key West CU Varadero
Air Conditioning 8.9 6.3
Green Spaces 4.2 5.7
Natural Disaster Risk 2.2 3.9
Noise Pollution 4.4 5.1
Seasonal Variety 3.1 3.4
Weather 6.6 7.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Key West CU Varadero
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 7.4 4.3
Public WiFi Availability 6.2 3.5
VPN Reliability 8.6 4.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Key West CU Varadero
Accommodation Cost 1.0 6.2
Cost of Living 1.5 7.4
Currency Stability 9.5 1.7
Entertainment Cost 2.5 6.5
Food & Groceries 2.4 5.8
Gym Membership Cost 3.0 5.9
Transportation Cost 3.5 7.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Key West CU Varadero
Culture 7.5 6.4
Indoors Fun 5.3 4.3
Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 6.8
Nightlife 7.9 6.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Key West CU Varadero
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.1 1.4
Nomad Friendly 5.5 2.9
Online Community Presence 3.4 1.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Key West CU Varadero
Cafes with WiFi 6.5 2.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 1.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1 1.6
Internet Speed 7.2 3.9
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 4.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Key West CU Varadero
Fitness Facilities 6.1 3.9
Food Scene 7.5 4.9
Healthy Food Options 6.9 3.8
Yoga Studios 6.6 3.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Key West CU Varadero
Healthcare 4.9 5.3
Healthcare Affordability 3.0 7.6
Healthcare Quality 6.8 4.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Key West CU Varadero
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 6.8 1.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 1.5
Freedom of Speech 8.9 1.8
Political Stability 8.2 4.4
Tax Friendliness 4.7 2.8
Visa Ease 6.2 4.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Key West CU Varadero
Air Quality 8.1 8.3
Cleanliness 6.8 6.8
Environmental Quality 7.4 8.0
Family Friendly 6.9 7.0
Language Barrier 9.4 4.7
Work-Life Balance 7.6 6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Key West CU Varadero
Female Friendly 7.9 7.1
Racial Tolerance 7.3 6.9
Safety 7.9 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Key West CU Varadero
Airport Connectivity 6.6 6.1
Cycling 7.3 4.3
Intercity Travel Options 4.5 4.9
Public Transit 3.9 3.4
Ride-sharing Services 6.3 1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.4 5.2
Walkability 8.1 5.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Key West CU Varadero
Coworking Quality 4.4 1.7
Freelance Ecosystem 4.3 1.8
Networking Opportunities 4.3 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 5.3 1.4
Time Zone Favorability 8.1 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Key West CU Varadero
Jeans $65 per pair $45 per pair
Summer Dress $55 per dress $30 per dress
Running Shoes $100 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Key West CU Varadero
Dining Out $200 per month $35 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Key West CU Varadero
Cinema Ticket $14 per ticket $1.00 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Key West CU Varadero
Coffee $4.50 per cup $1.75 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint $2.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal $8.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $90 per meal $55 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $7.50 per meal
Apples $3.50 per kg $6.00 per kg
Bread $3.50 per loaf $1.20 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.50 per bottle $1.50 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $2.80 per liter
Rice $2.00 per kg $1.60 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $8.50 per kg
Beef $18 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Key West CU Varadero
Groceries $400 per month $75 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Key West CU Varadero
Health Insurance $300 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Key West CU Varadero
Doctor Visit (GP) $150 per visit $40 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Key West CU Varadero
Housing $1,500 per month $180 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,800 per month $650 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,500 per month $1,100 per month
Coworking Space $350 per month $140 per month
Coliving Space $1,200 per month $800 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Key West CU Varadero
Internet & Mobile $100 per month $12 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Key West CU Varadero
Leisure Activities $75 per month $15 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Key West CU Varadero
Haircut $30 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $15 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Key West CU Varadero
Mobile Plan $50 per month $20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75 per month $80 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $35 one-time $30 one-time
Gym Membership $50 per month $35 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Key West CU Varadero
Transportation $50 per month $8.00 per month
Taxi Start $4.00 per trip $5.00 per trip
Taxi per km $2.50 per km $1.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $25 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $15 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $4.00 per liter $1.25 per liter
Scooter Rental $55 per month $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Key West CU Varadero
Utilities $200 per month $15 per month