Moving to Cuba from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
CU
94.3

Sudan 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

SD
70.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
CU
1.9t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
CU
23.9%

Cuba performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Sudan 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.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Havana
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Khartoum Havana
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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 Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Sudan?

Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD CU
Population 47,958,856 11,008,112
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic, English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106