Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
BA
13.7

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
BA
23.2

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
BA
6.4t

Cuba performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

CU
2.9
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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

CU
1.2%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
BA
$19,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
BA
5.2

Cuba performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Havana Sarajevo
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter Cuba without a 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cuba?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU BA
Population 11,008,112 3,816,459
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Spanish Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112