Cuba Georgia

Updated 2026-02-25

Cuba

Minimum Wage

$MN12.12 /hr

$0.03 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

$MN6,649 /mo

Georgia

Minimum Wage

₾0.12 /hr

$0.04 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₾2,270 /mo

Min wage: -34% Cuba vs Georgia Avg. salary: -98% Cuba vs Georgia

The minimum wage in Cuba is 34% lower than in Georgia in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $16/mo in Cuba versus $850/mo in Georgia, a 52.4:1 ratio. Cuba has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 1.8% compared to 12.1%.

Cuba's unemployment rate is 1.8% compared to Georgia's 12.1%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cuba and Georgia
Metric	Cuba	Georgia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$MN12.12 $0.03	₾0.12 $0.04	-34.2%
Minimum wage /mo	$MN2,100 $5.12	₾20 $7.49	-31.6%
Minimum wage /yr	$MN25,200 $61.46	₾240 $89.89	-31.6%
Avg. gross salary /mo	$MN6,649 /mo $16.22	₾2,270 /mo $850.19	-98.1%
Avg. net salary /mo	$MN6,300 /mo $15.37	₾1,816 /mo $680.15	-97.7%
Median individual income /yr	$MN48,000 /yr $117.07	₾12,000 /yr $4,494.38	-97.4%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Cuba is higher.

Work Week

Cuba: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard working hours at 8 hours/day and 44 hours/week. Overtime is paid at 125% of normal rate. Some sectors work 40 hours/week.
Georgia: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (2024 reform reduced from 48). Some sectors permit 48 hours with government approval. Overtime premium at least 25%. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 20%. The 2024 labour code amendments strengthened overtime protections.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Cuba Georgia Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Cuba (USD)	Georgia (USD)
1999	—	$7.49/hr
2005	$0.55/hr	—
2015	—	$7.49/hr
2019	$0.98/hr	—
2020	$0.98/hr	$7.49/hr
2021	$5.12/hr	—
2025	—	$7.49/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Cuba earns 52% less per hour in USD terms than one in Georgia. Standard work weeks differ: Cuba mandates 44 hours while Georgia mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Cuba are $1 vs $2 in Georgia.

See this comparison from Georgia's perspective: Georgia vs Cuba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cuba or Georgia?

In Cuba, the minimum wage is $MN12.12/hr ($0.03 USD). In Georgia, it is ₾0.12/hr ($0.04 USD). Georgia has the higher rate by 52% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Cuba may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Cuba compared to Georgia?

The average gross salary in Cuba is $MN6,649/mo ($16.22 USD), compared to ₾2,270/mo ($850.19 USD) in Georgia. In USD terms, workers in Cuba earn approximately 5143% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Cuba and Georgia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Georgia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Cuba.

How do work hours compare between Cuba and Georgia?

Cuba has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Georgia. Workers in Cuba work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Georgia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.