Moving to Yemen from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Yemen compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
YE
29.8

Cuba performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
YE
2.9

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
YE
0.3t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
YE
169.8%

Cuba performs better than Yemen 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%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2017

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
YE
$2,500

Cuba performs better than Yemen 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
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
YE
46.5

Cuba performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Cuba performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Cuba?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

CU YE
Population 11,008,112 30,984,689
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106