Moving to Libya from Cuba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cuba to Libya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
LY
34.0

Cuba performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
LY
21.6

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
LY
8.7t

Cuba performs better than Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
LY
817.1%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
LY
$17,700

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
LY
11.2

Cuba performs better than Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Tripoli
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Havana Tripoli
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya 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 Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

CU LY
Population 11,008,112 7,137,931
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106