Moving to Cuba from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
CU
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
CU
95.4

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
CU
1.9t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
CU
23.9%

Cuba performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
CU
$9,605

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
CU
6.8

Cuba performs significantly better than Swaziland across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Havana
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Lobamba Havana
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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 3.1 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 Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Swaziland?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ CU
Population 1,256,174 10,937,203
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Swazi Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 106