Moving to Cyprus from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Cyprus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. 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 Cyprus.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cyprus performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics.
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 Cyprus leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Cyprus generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.
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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus 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 | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Havana | Nicosia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) |
Instituto de Meteorología
Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Required
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cyprus safe for expats?
Cyprus performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in adult obesity rate. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Cyprus compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
