Moving to Cuba from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Czech Republic to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Czech Republic to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
24 ↓ 45% vs 2015

people born in Czech Republic live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Czech Republic and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
CU
5.4

Czech Republic performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
CU
94.3

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CZ
33.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
CU
23.9%

Czech Republic performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
CU
$12,300

Czech Republic 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
CU
4.1

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Havana
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Prague Havana
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

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?

With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ CU
Population 10,705,384 11,008,112
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Czech, Slovak Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106