Moving to Cuba from Brunei

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brunei 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 Brunei to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
CU
5.4

Brunei performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
CU
94.3

Brunei 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

BN
20.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
CU
1.9t

Brunei 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

BN
20.1
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
CU
23.9%

Brunei 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

BN
5.3%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
CU
$12,300

Brunei 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

BN
78.4 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Brunei 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.

Bandar Seri Begawan Rain: 114.7 in/yr (2913 mm)
89° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bandar Seri Begawan Havana
Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Bandar Seri Begawan Havana
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Brunei

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

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?

Brunei performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Brunei?

Brunei 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 19.1 in Brunei. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN CU
Population 478,054 11,008,112
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Malay Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106