Even basic items such as shampoo and bath soap are untold luxuries that are sold only in special shops requiring hard currency or a local scrip called CUC.

• 即使最基本的生活用品，诸如香水、肥皂这些东西。但这些东西不会被告诉外国人：它们是奢侈品，而且只能在特殊商店里用硬币或一种叫作CUC的购物券才能买到。