Moving to Kuwait from Cuba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Kuwait — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cuba to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Kuwait stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
KW
9.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
KW
22.9

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
KW
23.7t

Cuba performs better than Kuwait 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
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
KW
3850.5%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
KW
$50,800

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Kuwait 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
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
KW
7.4

Cuba performs better than Kuwait 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Havana Kuwait City
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?

With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait 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 Kuwait.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Kuwait leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU KW
Population 11,008,112 3,068,155
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112