Moving to Cuba from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Marshall Islands to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Marshall Islands and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
CU
1.9t

Marshall Islands performs better than Cuba 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

MH
2.3
CU
2.9

Cuba performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

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?

With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Marshall Islands and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Marshall Islands?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH CU
Population 79,906 11,008,112
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Marshallese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106