Moving to Cuba from Bolivia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bolivia to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bolivia to Cuba.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bolivia to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
46 ↓ 12% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bolivia and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
CU
5.4

Bolivia 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

BO
$756
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
CU
94.3

Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
CU
23.9%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

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?

With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bolivia and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Bolivia 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 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia 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 12.7 in Bolivia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO CU
Population 12,054,379 11,008,112
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 106