Moving to Cuba from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lebanon to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Lebanon to Cuba.

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 36% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
CU
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
CU
5.4

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
CU
95.4

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
CU
1.9t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
CU
$9,605

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
CU
6.8

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut 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 Beirut 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 3.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Lebanon generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Lebanon?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB CU
Population 5,849,421 10,937,203
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic, French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106