Moving to Cuba from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
CU
94.3

Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
CU
1.9t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2017

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
CU
$12,300

Cuba performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Havana
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Asmara Havana
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

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 Eritrea and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER CU
Population 6,209,262 11,008,112
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106