Moving to Cuba from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tunisia to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tunisia and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Tunisia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
CU
$12,300

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Tunisia 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.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Havana
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Tunis Havana
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tunisia and Cuba.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cuba performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Tunisia?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN CU
Population 11,896,972 11,008,112
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 106