Incredible, these are the prices in Cuba: Updated list

In Cuba, obtaining basic necessities has become an increasingly difficult task. People's pockets are empty, and prices, far from falling, continue to rise. A recent tour of several private markets in the country reveals figures that seem out of this world. For example: at the Los Chinos Fair, a liter of cooking oil was selling for 14 Cuban pesos on April 1.500, almost double what it cost just a week earlier.

That same day, the 14ymedio website published an updated list of more than XNUMX products sold in various locations in Havana and other provinces. Fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, dairy products, and processed foods all have prices that continue to rise and show little sign of slowing down.

Eating protein is a luxury

Meat products are among the most expensive. A 10-pound package of chicken sells for 3.500 pesos. A pound of pork costs around 1.000 pesos. CUP, and ground beef costs 350. Mortadella, which was previously a cheaper option, is now offered for 600 pesos.

The cured meats are not far behind. Viking ham is at 650 CUP per pound, chorizo ​​at 400 and chicken sausages, which used to be more affordable, are now between 400 and 600 pesos per package.

Powdered milk is almost invisible on the shelves. In some SMEs, it appears with a symbolic price of 1 CUP per 900 grams, but everything indicates that this is a mistake or an isolated case. A liter and a half of yogurt costs 400 pesos, white cheese is around 500, and eggs are scarce. In some places, they sell individual units for 2 pesos. CUP.

Grains through the roof

Beans, the staple of the Cuban diet, are also sky-high. Black and red beans exceed 280 calories a day. CUP per pound, and chickpeas shoot up to 700. Rice, another essential, costs between 160 and 300 CUP According to the site, corn flour fluctuates between 130 and 300 pesos per pound.

Vegetables more expensive than meat

In several markets, broccoli and grapes compete with meat, costing up to 1.500 pesos per pound. Beets and zucchini exceed 200 pesos. CUP, and carrots sell for 250. Tomatoes, which were once cheaper, now cost around 50 pesos or more.

Some products are more affordable: cucumber and corn on the cob are sold for between 20 and 30 pesos. Cassava can be found from 30 to 65 pesos. CUP, depending on the area.

Fruit doesn't help matters either. A pound of mango costs 500 pesos, guava 150, grapefruit 350, and melon between 40 and 80. Mamey and pineapple, each, cost between 200 and 250 pesos. CUP.

The papaya fruit, more abundant, can be seen at 30 CUPThe custard apple, on the other hand, remains high: 300 CUP per pound.

Eating well, an unattainable goal

At these prices, putting together a basic diet for a week costs several thousand pesos. Inflation and the partial dollarization of the market are driving many toward the informal sector, where prices aren't low either, but at least there's more choice.

Social media is full of complaints. Some point out that a liter of cooking oil costs the same as a government employee's monthly salary. Others say that finding rice, chicken, or milk is becoming increasingly difficult, no matter how much money they have in their pockets.

On the street, many people no longer even look for what they need. They buy whatever appears.

Updated price list in Cuba