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Cost of Living in Cuba

Explore the economic realities in Cuba, where citizens face high costs for basics like food, clothing, and travel, challenging even professionals and students.

A Cuban Teacher's Salary: How 4,000 Pesos Barely Keeps the Pantry Stocked
A Cuban Teacher's Salary: How 4,000 Pesos Barely Keeps the Pantry Stocked

Published on 2/1/2026

Cuba's Surprising Market: Discover the Unexpected Variety at a Havana Agro-Market
Cuba's Surprising Market: Discover the Unexpected Variety at a Havana Agro-Market

Published on 9/5/2025

South Korean Medical Student Pauses Studies in Cuba Due to Unaffordable Tuition Costs
South Korean Medical Student Pauses Studies in Cuba Due to Unaffordable Tuition Costs

Published on 8/29/2025

Incredible Costs of a Day at the Beach in Cuba
Incredible Costs of a Day at the Beach in Cuba

Published on 8/5/2025

Traveling Across Cuba: The Heavy Price a Cuban Woman Paid to Reach Havana
Traveling Across Cuba: The Heavy Price a Cuban Woman Paid to Reach Havana

Published on 7/22/2025

Cuban Government Plans Pay Raise for Elite Baseball League Players
Cuban Government Plans Pay Raise for Elite Baseball League Players

Published on 2/19/2025

Cuban Woman Reveals Exorbitant Costs of Her Trip to Cuba: "I Might Be Underestimating"
Cuban Woman Reveals Exorbitant Costs of Her Trip to Cuba: "I Might Be Underestimating"

Published on 11/6/2024

Couple Can Dine for $5,000 Pesos at Santiago Restaurant, Says Local
Couple Can Dine for $5,000 Pesos at Santiago Restaurant, Says Local

Published on 7/31/2024

How Far Does 1000 Pesos Go in a Cuban Market? One Woman Finds Out
How Far Does 1000 Pesos Go in a Cuban Market? One Woman Finds Out

Published on 7/17/2024

Young Woman Reveals What Clothing You Can Buy in Cuba with 1,000 Pesos: "This Experiment Was Expensive"
Young Woman Reveals What Clothing You Can Buy in Cuba with 1,000 Pesos: "This Experiment Was Expensive"

Published on 6/18/2024