Moving to Pakistan from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate.
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
Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Instituto de MeteorologíaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Cuba?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
