Moving to Cuba from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
CU
1.9t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
CU
2.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
CU
71.0%

Bahamas performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
CU
$12,300

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Bahamas 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.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Havana
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Nassau Havana
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Bahamas?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS CU
Population 355,608 11,008,112
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106