Moving to Cuba from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Republic of the Congo 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

CG
8.4
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
CU
95.4

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
CU
1.9t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
1.3
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
19.9%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$2,515
CU
$9,605

Cuba performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CG
66.0 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
27.0
CU
6.8

Cuba performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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 3.1 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 Republic of the Congo and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG CU
Population 6,484,437 10,937,203
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 106