Moving to Czech Republic from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2023
68 ↑ 8% vs 2022

people moved from Cuba to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
CZ
42.5

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
CZ
7.1t

Cuba performs better than Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
CZ
$47,700

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
CZ
2.4

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Prague
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Havana Prague
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Cuba?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU CZ
Population 11,008,112 10,705,384
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Spanish Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112