Moving to Slovenia from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Slovenia.

Moved in 2023
11 ↓ 31% vs 2022

people moved from Cuba to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

Top countries of origin for Slovenia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SI
5.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
SI
33.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
SI
6.3t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Slovenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
SI
$48,100

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
SI
1.5

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Slovenia leads in life expectancy.

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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Havana Ljubljana
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Slovenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU SI
Population 11,008,112 2,101,208
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112