Moving to Cuba from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
CU
5.4

Mozambique 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

MZ
$143
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
CU
94.3

Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
CU
1.9t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Mozambique 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.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Havana
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Maputo Havana
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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 Mozambique and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Mozambique 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 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique 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 0.8 in Mozambique. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ CU
Population 31,693,239 11,008,112
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 106