Moving to Cuba from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh 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

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
CU
5.4

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
CU
94.3

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
CU
1.9t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
CU
23.9%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Havana
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Dhaka Havana
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Bangladesh 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 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD CU
Population 165,650,475 11,008,112
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Bengali Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 106