A young Cuban living in the United States shared her excitement on TikTok after visiting a Cuban store in the country for the first time and seeing "so many little things from Cuba" such as guava pastries, tamarind pulp, La Llave coffee, and Bucanero malt.
In her video, Erika (@erikadaniss_marketing) expressed how emotional it was to find these items that she hadn't seen in years. She also reflected on the high cost that these products would have in Cuba, estimating that their purchase would amount to between 10,000 and 15,000 pesos, while the minimum wage on the island is approximately 1,700 pesos per month.
"I went to a Cuban store here in the United States for the first time, and I can't explain the excitement I felt seeing so many little things from Cuba," she commented as she began to show her purchases. Among the products that excited her the most were the Pelly, a snack that she said is hard to find on the island, and Bucanero malt, an iconic drink in Cuba. With each product she took out of the bag, Erika shared her memories and the impact these flavors have had on her life.
However, beyond nostalgia, the creator also reflected on the economic difference between both countries, pointing out that while in the United States she could easily access these products, in Cuba, their price would be an unattainable luxury for many. "In Cuba, it's hard to find it and it costs a fortune," she said while showing a package of Pelly. She estimated that the same purchase on the island would cost thousands of Cuban pesos, in contrast to the average monthly salary that does not exceed 2,000 pesos.
This type of content generates an emotional connection among Cubans living outside the island, as it reflects both the nostalgia for their culture and the difficult economic reality faced by those who still reside in Cuba.
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