Movement in the black market exchange rate: This is the price at which the dollar opens in Cuba today

The US dollar reaches a new peak in the informal Cuban market. This is the updated rate for this Friday.


The price of the U.S. dollar (USD) continues its upward trend in Cuba's unofficial market, reaching this Friday 369 Cuban pesos (CUP) per unit.

The USD is one peso more expensive than on the previous day, according to the daily monitoring data published by elTOQUE.

The euro remains stable but once again surpasses the dollar. It is currently valued at 385 CUP. The European currency thus stands as the highest valued in the informal market, reaffirming its preference among those receiving remittances or engaging in cash transactions.

On the other hand, the MLC (Freely Convertible Currency), used in state-run stores that operate in foreign currency, remains at 265 CUP.

Inflation and the strong demand for foreign currencies continue to drive prices up on the island, while the Cuban peso keeps losing purchasing power.

Exchange Rate Evolution

Informal exchange rate in Cuba, Friday, May 2, 2025 - 07:00

Exchange rate of the dollar (USD) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 369 CUP

Exchange rate of the euro (EUR) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 385 CUP

Exchange rate from (MLC) to Cuban pesos CUP: 265 CUP

Equivalence of foreign currency notes in Cuban pesos

Value of bills in dollars (USD) in Cuban pesos (CUP):

  • 1 USD = 369 CUP
  • 5 USD = 1,845 CUP
  • 10 USD = 3,690 CUP
  • 20 USD = 7,380 CUP
  • 50 USD = 18,450 CUP
  • 100 USD = 36,900 CUP

Value of bills in euros (EUR) in Cuban pesos (CUP):

  • 5 EUR = 1,925 CUP
  • 10 EUR = 3,850 CUP
  • 20 EUR = 7,700 CUP
  • 50 EUR = 19,250 CUP
  • 100 EUR = 38,500 CUP
  • 200 EUR = 77,000 CUP
  • 500 EUR = 192,500 CUP

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