Moving to Cuba from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Cuba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
CU
94.3

Belize 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

BZ
21.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
CU
1.9t

Belize performs better than Cuba 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

BZ
9.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
CU
23.9%

Belize generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
CU
$12,300

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Belize 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.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Havana
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Belmopan Havana
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Belize.

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 Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Belize?

Belize 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 10.8 in Belize. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ CU
Population 412,387 11,008,112
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106