Moving to Dominica from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Dominica, 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 Dominica.

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
DM
11.0

Cuba performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
DM
11.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Cuba 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
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
DM
10.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
DM
$15,900

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
DM
11.3

Cuba performs better than Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Roseau
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Havana Roseau
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Cuba passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Cuba?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

CU DM
Population 11,008,112 74,629
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106