Moving to Cuba from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
CU
94.3

Somalia 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

SO
64.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
CU
1.9t

Somalia 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

SO
0.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
CU
23.9%

Cuba performs significantly better than Somalia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Somalia 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.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Havana
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Mogadishu Havana
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Somalia

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

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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Somalia?

Somalia 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 0.2 in Somalia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO CU
Population 12,386,248 11,008,112
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic, Somali Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106