Moving to Cuba from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Angola to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
30 ↓ 32% vs 2015

people born in Angola 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

How Angola and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
CU
5.4

Angola 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

AO
$248
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
CU
94.3

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
CU
1.9t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
CU
$12,300

Cuba performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Angola 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.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Havana
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Luanda Havana
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Angola

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

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?

With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Angola 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 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO CU
Population 34,795,287 11,008,112
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106