Moving to Cuba from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji 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 Fiji to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
CU
5.4

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
CU
1.9t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
CU
23.9%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
CU
$12,300

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Fiji 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.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Havana
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Suva Havana
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Cuba passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

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?

Fiji performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Fiji?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ CU
Population 943,737 11,008,112
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 106