Moving to Cuba from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru 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 Nauru 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

NR
8.0
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru 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

NR
0.0t
CU
1.9t

Nauru 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

NR
9.3
CU
2.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
CU
71.0%

Nauru 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

NR
23.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
CU
4.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Nauru

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

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 Nauru and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Nauru?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR CU
Population 9,811 11,008,112
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Nauru Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106