Moving to Cuba from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
CU
5.4

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
CU
23.9%

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
CU
$12,300

Bahrain performs better than Cuba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Havana
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Manama Havana
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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?

Bahrain 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 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Bahrain?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

BH CU
Population 1,540,558 11,008,112
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 106