Basic food (eg. eggs, tomatoes) is available. Anything beyond that is hard to get. In the city, there are a few dollar shops which have a wider variety but has to be paid in CUC. In small towns, people will trade food for clothing (old t-shirt, bra, shoes) so bring plenty of these.
Beware of street vendors especially those selling cigars and rum. If the customs officer at the marina catches you with either and you do not have an official receipt from a state-owned store, everything will be confiscated.
It is advisable to head to Cuba very well stocked up as the majority of goods are hard to find or unavailable. Load up with bottled, canned and dried goods. Items that are just not available in Cuba are milk, butter, good bread, potatoes. Sugar and coffee are in very short supply. Rice and beans are rationed. Good cheese is not available.
Frozen chicken and pork are available in Cuba, as is fresh produce in season.
Toiletries are luxury items in Cuba. Stock up at home with soap, toilet roll, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, clothes powder, shampoo & conditioner, pain relief, cough-syrup, antihistamine creams, antiseptic creams, mosquito smoke coils and repellent, plasters etc.
Beer and rum are available everywhere and is cheap. Wine and fizzy drinks are not.
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