Moving to Bahrain from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Bahrain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahrain leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cuba generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Bahrain Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahrain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahrain safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
