Moving to Vietnam from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 performs better than Vietnam 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
Vietnam performs significantly better than Cuba 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 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 Vietnam safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Cuba?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
