Moving to Tunisia from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
TN
16.3

Cuba performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
TN
12.9

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
TN
2.6t

Cuba performs better than Tunisia 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
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
TN
$12,300

Cuba performs better than Tunisia 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
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
TN
11.9

Cuba performs better than Tunisia 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

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Tunis
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Havana Tunis
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia 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 Tunisia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 13.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tunisia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

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

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At a Glance

CU TN
Population 11,008,112 11,896,972
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 197