A resident of Santiago showcased a private venue in the city, claiming that for just 5,000 pesos, a couple can enjoy a meal.
The TikTok profile Jesús de Cuba (@jesusdecuba) shared a video showcasing a restaurant, and when asking someone about the prices, they were informed that a couple can eat at Conta’s Empanadas Restaurante Sportbar for 5,000 pesos.
"With 5,000, you can get something basic," noted the local doorman, who emphasized that that money is enough for "a beer, a juice, or a pastry."
In addition, he mentioned a restaurant offer that includes two pizzas with chorizo, ham, gouda cheese, and tomato sauce for 1,900 pesos.
Finally, the author of the post pointed out that the venue is not accessible for those who rely solely on their salaries.
Inflation in Cuba has made accessing any store a true luxury. This situation is also reflected when purchasing any food.
Recently, a Cuban shared on social media how she spent about 5,000 pesos in just a few minutes and on only a few grocery items, which is equivalent to the salary of a professional.
Anita Mateu (@anita.mateu) shared evidence of inflation in Cuba on TikTok, with a message that leaves little room for further explanation: “The sad reality of my country.”
In Cuba, people don’t just spend large amounts of money on food. When there is anything left over from the meager monthly salary, the situation with other products is equally discouraging: soaring prices.
In March, during the 32nd International Book Fair, the cultural event once again left a bitter taste due to the high prices of books, with one copy costing the equivalent of a monthly salary.
The communicator Yosmany Mayeta shared a message of outrage from a mother who, upon taking her son to the stands at the literary event, chose not to buy any copies due to the high prices.
"This message is just to inform you that these are the unit prices for the Children's Book Fair. The salary of a month for us parents is, approximately, what a book costs," the woman reported.
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