Moving to Cuba from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Georgia 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

GE
2.0
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
CU
5.4

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
CU
94.3

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
CU
23.9%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
CU
$12,300

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Georgia 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.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Havana
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Tbilisi Havana
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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 Georgia and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE CU
Population 4,935,518 11,008,112
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Georgian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106