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"MONEY MATTERS AND EXPENSES IN CUBA"




1.-MONEY
First of all you may read the Resolution No. 80/2004 from the Central Bank of Cuba at the LINK over.

2.-CONVERTIBLE MONEY: This is money that was printed in Cuba. It�s equal in value to dollars and is accepted everywhere on the island. You want to spend it all while you�re there because it�s not worth anything once you leave the island. If you pay for something with dollars and receive change in Cuban money, look at it to make sure it says pesos convertibles and is not national money.

3.-CUBAN PESOS: This is the national currency. The exchange rate is approximately 24 Cuban pesos to C.U.C CUBAN CONVERITBLE PESOS(January 2006), but changing money probably will not be necessary.

4.-EXPENSES TO CONSIDER: Many Cubans still do not have access to dollars, so if you invite a friend out to eat or to a show, plan to pay. Also consider their transportation.


Departure taxes (Havana) $25.00

Baggage over 44 lbs $ 2.00 /lb.

Average taxi city 4.00 to $ 8.00

Average lunch $ 5.00 to $ 10.00

Dinner- hotels & restaurants $10.00-$30.00

Dinner- paladar (in-home restaurant) $ 5.00-$20.00

Beer or soda $ 1.00-$3.00

Rum (bottle) $ 5.00-$ 30.00

Box of cigars $25.00-$300.00

Nightclubs $10.00 to $ 30.00

Tropicana Nightclub (includes dinner, 1 bottle of rum) $50.00 to $ 70.00 /person

Videotaping performances $15.00 to $ 40.00

Cassettes and CDs $10.00 to $ 18.00

Laundry service $0.50 to $3.00 /item

Local calls (from hotel room) $0.25 to $.60 /minute

Calls to the U.S. (from hotel) $ 3.00 to $ 5.00 /minute

Calls to the U.S. (with calling card issued in Cuba) $ 2.00 /minute

suggested

5.-FROM USA. You can only bring cash or travelers check -No personal checks, ATM cards or Credit Card- are accepted in Cuba. Some major hotels may accept American Express Traveler Checks.

6.-GET MONEY TO CUBA(pre-arranged) by debit card:

www.transcardinter.com/about.htm

www.quickcashcuba.com/ing/welcome.asp

(The canadian Duales Agency charges $15 for a $200 CASH delivery, 4-6 days
Tel: 905-949-0266 )

Cuba address:TRANSCARD: Calle 2 No. 302, esq. 3ra. Ave., Miramar, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana, Tel: 24-4823,24-4824


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Last May 20, 2004



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