Moving to Dominican Republic from Cuba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cuba to Dominican Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Dominican Republic, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
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9.3,402
Cuba
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cuba and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs better than Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic 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 performs better than Dominican Republic 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Havana | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?
With 10.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cuba and Dominican Republic.
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
Both Cuba and Dominican Republic share the same official language: Spanish.
