Beyond the Plate: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Your Favorite Foods

The economic situation in Cuba continues to worsen, with uncontrolled inflation that affects the purchasing power of citizens. This is the updated price list in Cuba.

Despite the efforts, the salary of Cubans is not enough to cover basic needs, since the prices of food and basic necessities continue to rise.

According to information published by 14ymedioprices in Cuban markets reflect a deep crisis in food supply, varying depending on the place.

Among the products most affected by this price increase, those essential for daily nutrition stand out, such as pork, eggs, oil and beans.

These products have become almost inaccessible for many families, aggravating the difficult situation the country is going through.

Meat

• Pork (pound): 600 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Chicken (pound): 310 CUP (MSMEs).
• Pork ribs (pound): 550 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Chicken hash (pound): 280 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Chicken sausages (package): 400 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).

Grains and cereals

• Rice (pound): 150 CUP (The Pilongos), 170 CUP (EJT 17 and K).
• Black beans (pound): 300 CUP (19 y B), 350 CUP (The Causeway).
• Red beans (pound): 500 CUP (The Causeway), 350 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Pea (pound): 320 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Corn flour (pound): 90 CUP (Plaza Boulevard), 120 CUP (The Pilongos).
• Macaroni (unit): 190 CUP (Mipyme Los Alibuya).
• Spaghetti (1/2 kilogram): 280 CUP (MSME Pelican), 350 CUP (Mipyme Zona K’liente).

Oils and fats

• Oil (liter): 850 CUP (MSMEs), 1345 CUP (Mipyme Rápido SRL).
• Lard (pound): 500 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).

Vegetables and vegetables

• Pumpkin (pound): 30 CUP (Plaza Boulevard), 22 CUP (EJT 17 and K).
• Yuca (pound): 30 CUP (The Pilongos), 65 CUP (The Causeway).
• Sweet Potato (pound): 40 CUP (Have a good trip), 50 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Tomato (pound): 120 CUP (Plaza Boulevard), 350 CUP (Los Chinos Fair).
• Cucumber (pound): 60 CUP (Los Chinos Fair), 300 CUP (19 y B).
• Onion (string): 300 CUP (19 y B), 600 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).

Fruits

• Sweet Orange (pound): 30 CUP (Plaza Boulevard).
• Mango (pounds): 25 CUP (Plaza Boulevard), 40 CUP (EJT 17 and K).
• Guava (pound): 25 CUP (The Pilongos), 100 CUP (Los Chinos Fair).
• Pineapple (unit): 80 CUP (Plaza Boulevard), 200 CUP (Los Chinos Fair).

This price list reflects the serious supply crisis that Cuba is suffering. Each market presents variations in costs, which makes it even more difficult to access essential products for daily nutrition.