Moving to Cuba from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
CU
94.3

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
CU
1.9t

Saint Lucia performs better than Cuba 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

LC
10.8
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
CU
23.9%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
CU
$12,300

Saint Lucia 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

LC
79.0 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Havana
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Castries Havana
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Cuba without a visa.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Cuba passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.

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 Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC CU
Population 167,122 11,008,112
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106