Moving to Cuba from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Estonia to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
CU
5.4

Estonia 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

EE
$3,741
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
CU
94.3

Cuba performs significantly better than Estonia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EE
13.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
CU
1.9t

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
10.8%
CU
23.9%

Estonia 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

EE
6.3%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
CU
$12,300

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
CU
4.1

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Cuba 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.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Havana
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Tallinn Havana
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Estonia

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

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?

Estonia performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Estonia?

Cuba performs significantly better than Estonia across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE CU
Population 1,211,524 11,008,112
Currency Euro (€) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Estonian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106