Moving to Cuba from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
CU
94.3

Burundi 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

BI
71.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
CU
1.9t

Burundi 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

BI
0.0
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
CU
23.9%

Burundi generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
CU
$12,300

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Havana
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Bujumbura Havana
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Burundi

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

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 Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Burundi?

Burundi 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 0.6 in Burundi. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI CU
Population 12,696,478 11,008,112
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages French, Kirundi Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106