Moving to Cuba from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
CU
94.3

Mali 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

ML
65.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
CU
1.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ML
62.4 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Mali 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.

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Havana
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Bamako Havana
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Mali

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

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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Mali?

Mali 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 1.9 in Mali. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML CU
Population 20,741,769 11,008,112
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106