Cuba Rwanda

Updated 2026-02-25

Cuba

Minimum Wage

$MN12.12 /hr

$0.03 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

$MN6,649 /mo

Rwanda

Minimum Wage

FRw14.08 /hr

$0.01 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FRw73,948 /mo

Min wage: +207% Cuba vs Rwanda Avg. salary: -68% Cuba vs Rwanda

The minimum wage in Cuba is 207% higher than in Rwanda when converted to USD. Average gross salaries diverge further: $16/mo in Cuba versus $51/mo in Rwanda, a 3.1:1 ratio. Cuba has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 1.8% compared to 11.4%.

Cuba's unemployment rate is 1.8% compared to Rwanda's 11.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cuba and Rwanda
Metric	Cuba	Rwanda	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$MN12.12 $0.03	FRw14.08 $0.01	+206.7%
Minimum wage /mo	$MN2,100 $5.12	FRw2,440 $1.67	+206.7%
Minimum wage /yr	$MN25,200 $61.46	—	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	$MN6,649 /mo $16.22	FRw73,948 /mo $50.61	-68.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	$MN6,300 /mo $15.37	FRw62,000 /mo $42.44	-63.8%
Median individual income /yr	$MN48,000 /yr $117.07	FRw240,000 /yr $164.27	-28.7%

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.
Rwanda: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 55 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 45 hours per Law No. 66/2018 Regulating Labor in Rwanda. Overtime limited to 2 hours/day and 10 hours/week (max 55 hours total). Overtime permitted for urgent, exceptional, or seasonal work. Overtime compensation varies by sector agreement. Daily working hours typically 9 hours over 5 days.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from Rwanda to Cuba would see a 207% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Cuba mandates 44 hours while Rwanda mandates 45 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Cuba are $1 vs $0 in Rwanda.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cuba or Rwanda?

In Cuba, the minimum wage is $MN12.12/hr ($0.03 USD). In Rwanda, it is FRw14.08/hr ($0.01 USD). Cuba has the higher rate by 207% 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

The average gross salary in Cuba is $MN6,649/mo ($16.22 USD), compared to FRw73,948/mo ($50.61 USD) in Rwanda. In USD terms, workers in Cuba earn approximately 212% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Cuba and Rwanda is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Rwanda 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 Rwanda?

Rwanda has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 44 hours in Cuba. Workers in Cuba work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Cuba 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.