Moving to Cuba from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

KW
0.2
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
CU
5.4

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
CU
23.9%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
CU
$12,300

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Kuwait 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.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Havana
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Kuwait City Havana
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait 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 0.2 in Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Kuwait?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

KW CU
Population 3,068,155 11,008,112
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106