Moving to Cuba from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Romania to Cuba.

Living there in 2020
60 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Romania live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RO
1.3
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
CU
5.4

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RO
46.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Romania 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

RO
32.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
CU
23.9%

Romania 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

RO
5.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
CU
$12,300

Romania 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

RO
75.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Romania 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.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Havana
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Bucharest Havana
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Romania

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

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?

Romania 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 1.3 in Romania.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Romania?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in adult obesity rate. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO CU
Population 18,519,899 11,008,112
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Romanian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106