Moving to Israel from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Cuba to Israel, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Israel performs significantly better than Cuba 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 Israel leads in health coverage index.
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 Israel 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
Israel 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 Israel 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 generally does better on family life, though Israel 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Havana | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel 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 Israel?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 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 Israel safe for expats?
Israel performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
