Moving to Cuba from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
CU
5.4

Jordan 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

JO
$798
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
CU
94.3

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Jordan 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

JO
7.1
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
CU
23.9%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
CU
$12,300

Cuba performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Jordan 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.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Havana
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Amman Havana
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

Jordan 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 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO CU
Population 10,998,531 11,008,112
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 106