Moving to Cuba from Azerbaijan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Azerbaijan to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Azerbaijan to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 65°F in Baku, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Azerbaijan to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
2.4
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
17.2
CU
5.4

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
$993
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AZ
30.9
CU
94.3

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
114.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AZ
3.8t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Azerbaijan 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

AZ
20.2
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AZ
57.3%
CU
23.9%

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
5.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$21,300
CU
$12,300

Azerbaijan 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

AZ
74.2 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AZ
23.5
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Azerbaijan leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baku Havana
Jan–Mar 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/58°F (22°/15°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/71°F (29°/22°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/48°F (14°/9°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Baku Havana
Jan 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Azerbaijan 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.

Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Azerbaijan 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 2.4 in Azerbaijan.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan 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 30.9 in Azerbaijan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Azerbaijan: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 65°F in Baku. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Baku gets 8.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Azerbaijan, the official language is Azerbaijani.

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At a Glance

AZ CU
Population 10,353,296 11,008,112
Currency Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Azerbaijani Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +994 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106