Moving to Cuba from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
CU
5.4

Tajikistan 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

TJ
$364
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
CU
94.3

Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
CU
1.9t

Tajikistan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Havana
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Dushanbe Havana
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°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 Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Cuba passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 2.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Tajikistan 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 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ CU
Population 9,119,347 11,008,112
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Russian, Tajik Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106