Moving to Turkey from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Turkey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Cuba to Turkey, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Turkey.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Turkey 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
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs better than Turkey across all environment metrics.
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
Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in gdp per capita.
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 Turkey 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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Required
Turkey 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 Turkey?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkey has 22.3 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 Turkey safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
