Moving to Cuba from Palau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Palau to Cuba? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Palau to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau 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

PW
82.8t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
CU
2.9

Palau 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

PW
1.7%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
CU
$12,300

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
CU
4.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Palau

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 2.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Palau?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

PW CU
Population 21,695 11,008,112
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Palauan Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106