Moving to Cuba from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
CU
5.4

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
CU
94.3

Cuba performs significantly better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
CU
23.9%

Lithuania performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
CU
$12,300

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
CU
4.1

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Havana
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Vilnius Havana
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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: 2.9 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?

Lithuania 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 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Lithuania?

Cuba performs significantly better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT CU
Population 2,683,546 11,008,112
Currency Euro (€) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Lithuanian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106