Moving to Cuba from Iceland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iceland to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iceland to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iceland to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iceland generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iceland performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Iceland generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Reykjavik | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Reykjavik | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Instituto de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cuba passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Iceland performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Iceland.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Iceland?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
