Moving to Cuba from Algeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Algeria to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Algeria to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 75°F in Algiers, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Algeria to Cuba.

Living there in 2020
8 ↓ 38% vs 2015

people born in Algeria live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
CU
5.4

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DZ
$732
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DZ
48.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Algeria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
CU
23.9%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
CU
$12,300

Algeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DZ
78.0 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Algeria across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Havana
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Algiers Havana
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria and Cuba. To live, work, or study long-term in Cuba, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cuba's immigration authority.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Algeria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cuba?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 2.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Algeria generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Algeria?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Algeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 9.9 in Algeria. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ CU
Population 44,178,884 11,008,112
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +213 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 106