Moving to Cuba from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
CU
5.4

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
CU
94.3

Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
CU
1.9t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
CU
23.9%

Cuba performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Pakistan 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.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Havana
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Islamabad Havana
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°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 Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan 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 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan 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 10.8 in Pakistan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

PK CU
Population 242,923,845 11,008,112
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Urdu Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 106