Moving to Kenya from Cuba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Kenya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cuba to Kenya, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cuba and Kenya 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 Kenya 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
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Kenya leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Cuba performs better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cuba performs better than Kenya across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Kenya 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 | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
With 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kenya 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 Kenya.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Cuba?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
