Moving to Georgia from Cuba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cuba to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cuba to Georgia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Cuba live in Georgia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Georgia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
GE
12.7

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
GE
56.1

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
GE
3.6t

Cuba performs better than Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
GE
$22,200

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
GE
14.8

Cuba performs better than Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Havana Tbilisi
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Cuba?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU GE
Population 11,008,112 4,935,518
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Spanish Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106