Moving to Cuba from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles 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

How Seychelles and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
CU
94.3

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
CU
2.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
CU
71.0%

Seychelles 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

SC
3.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
CU
$12,300

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Seychelles 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.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Havana
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Victoria Havana
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cuba passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 2.9 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 Seychelles and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC CU
Population 97,017 11,008,112
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106