Moving to Greenland from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
GL
5.4

Cuba performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
GL
10.5t

Cuba performs better than Greenland 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
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
GL
69.5%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
GL
$68,100

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland 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
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
GL
8.8

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greenland has 31.7 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 Greenland safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU GL
Population 11,008,112 57,792
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Spanish Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 106