Moving to Lebanon from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Lebanon, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
LB
9.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
LB
26.2

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
LB
1.9t

Cuba performs better than Lebanon 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
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
LB
58.8%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon 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%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
LB
$12,300

Cuba performs better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
LB
7.0

Cuba performs better than Lebanon 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

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Beirut
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 Beirut
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 Lebanon. To live, work, or study long-term in Lebanon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lebanon's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Lebanon leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU LB
Population 11,008,112 5,296,814
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Spanish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112