A Cuban resident in Spain has shared on TikTok her frustration with the high prices of food and how difficult it is for her to make ends meet with her salary. The woman, known on social media as @yunilaespanola, showcased a small grocery shopping trip at Mercadona and took the opportunity to send a message to those who believe that living in Spain means having plenty of money.
In a video published on TikTok, the Cuban woman showcases several products she has just bought, including chicken breast, turkey chops, cheese, pasta, ketchup, tomato puree, condensed milk, vanilla, and vegetables. She also explains that she tries to take advantage of discounts to save as much as possible.
For example, he mentioned that he got a chicken breast that originally cost eight euros for five, while another package of meat, which had an original price of around four euros, he purchased for 2.50 euros thanks to a discount.
However, even by looking for discounts, he still can’t make his money stretch as he would like, and he makes this clear in his video.
"Without making anyone upset, I'm going to talk about this reality because it's no secret to anyone: if things are expensive in Cuba, they are expensive here too," he begins.
The Cuban asserts that many people on the island have a misguided idea about the economic situation of those who have emigrated to Spain, believing that because they receive their salaries in euros, they can afford a life without difficulties.
"People in Cuba think that someone here has plenty of money and that you can come with 200 euros and eat for a month... it's a lie, a lie, a big lie," he asserts emphatically.
According to their explanation, the prices of food and everyday expenses make it increasingly difficult to manage the family budget. Although they try to buy discounted products, they acknowledge that their salary does not allow them to comfortably make it to the end of the month.
"I'm completely overwhelmed, absolutely overwhelmed because I see that my salary doesn't last until the end of the month, no, no, no, impossible, impossible," she confesses, clearly frustrated.
Her words reflect a concern that has also been expressed by other Cubans living in Spain, who assert that emigrating does not necessarily mean achieving the economic stability they envisioned before leaving the island.
In October, another Cuban resident in the European country explained that living better is one thing, and being a millionaire is something entirely different. The woman pointed out that social media often showcases travels, restaurants, clothing, and happy moments, but does not always reflect the long working hours and economic sacrifices behind them.
The situation is different in Cuba, where citizens are also facing a significant increase in food prices. Recently, another Cuban showcased a small purchase for which she paid 11,000 pesos, an amount that is considerable for the income of a large part of the island's population.
In Spain, although the evolution of prices varies according to products and stores, studies by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) on supermarkets allow for a comparison of the cost of the shopping basket and the differences between chains.
For this Cuban, the situation is much simpler: no matter how hard she tries to take advantage of the deals at Mercadona, the numbers just don’t add up. And that’s why she wanted to send a clear message to those in Cuba who believe that earning in euros means living without financial worries.
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