Moving to Cuba from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
CU
5.4

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
CU
1.9t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
CU
2.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
CU
71.0%

Cuba performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Havana
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Honiara Havana
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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?

Solomon Islands 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 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Solomon Islands?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB CU
Population 702,694 11,008,112
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106