Moving to Cayman Islands from Cuba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cuba to Cayman Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cuba to Cayman Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Cayman Islands.

Living there in 2020
844 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Cayman Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cayman Islands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cayman Islands compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
KY
4.5

Cuba performs better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
KY
5.0t

Cuba performs better than Cayman Islands 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
KY
58.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
KY
81.1%

Cayman Islands 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%
KY
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
KY
$79,600

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Cayman Islands 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
KY
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
KY
7.7

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Cayman Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Cayman Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cayman Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cayman Islands: 58.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cayman Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cayman Islands safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cayman Islands is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

What language do they speak in Cayman Islands?

The official language in Cayman Islands is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU KY
Population 11,008,112 64,309
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1345
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106