Moving to Cuba from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cyprus to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cyprus to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cyprus to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
CU
5.4

Cyprus performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CY
$4,538
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CY
16.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
CU
1.9t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Cuba 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

CY
38.6
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
CU
23.9%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
CU
$12,300

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Cyprus 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.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Havana
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Nicosia Havana
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cyprus passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cuba?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 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 Cuba safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Cyprus?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cyprus leads in adult obesity rate. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 35.5 in Cyprus. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY CU
Population 1,295,102 11,008,112
Currency Euro (€) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Greek, Turkish Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106