Moving to Cuba from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
CU
5.4

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
CU
94.3

Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
CU
1.9t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Rwanda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Rwanda 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.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Havana
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Kigali Havana
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

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?

Rwanda 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 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 1.2 in Rwanda. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW CU
Population 13,173,730 11,008,112
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106