Moving to Cuba from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
CU
5.4

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
CU
94.3

Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
CU
1.9t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Tanzania 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.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Havana
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Dodoma Havana
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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?

Tanzania 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 Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania 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 1.3 in Tanzania. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ CU
Population 63,852,892 11,008,112
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, Swahili Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106