Cuban Resident Highlights Soaring Prices: What 10 Pesos Can (and Can't) Buy

HAVANA, Cuba – A recent social media video has shed light on the stark realities of daily life and the escalating cost of living in Cuba, as one local resident documented her struggle to purchase basic necessities with just 10 Cuban pesos. The video, which quickly gained traction, shows the woman navigating various small businesses and food stalls, only to find that most items, from pizzas to sandwiches, are priced significantly higher than her meager budget. "The prices are just insane," the woman, identified as a local resident, lamented in her video. "Everything is so expensive, it's unbelievable how much things have changed." She expressed frustration as she encountered prices like 150-200 pesos for a slice of pizza and 270 pesos for a hamburger, far exceeding her initial 10-peso allowance. Even a simple coffee was priced at 20 pesos, double her starting amount. The video captures her persistent search, highlighting the widespread inflation that has gripped the island. "I have to buy something today with 10 pesos," she declared, determined to find an affordable item. Ultimately, she managed to purchase a small, decorated cake for 100 pesos and a packet of 'Bocaditos' spread for her daughter, which cost 250 pesos, underscoring the severe depreciation of the Cuban peso and the challenges faced by ordinary citizens in meeting their daily needs. The video serves as a poignant personal account of the economic pressures impacting Cuban households.

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