Moving to Cuba from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Cuba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Guam 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

GU
4.2
CU
4.4

Guam performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
CU
1.9t

Guam performs better than Cuba 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

GU
1.8
CU
2.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
CU
71.0%

Guam 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

GU
5.4%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2016

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
CU
$12,300

Guam 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Guam across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Guam

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

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 Guam and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Guam performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU CU
Population 169,086 11,008,112
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1671 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106