Moving to Cuba from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
CU
5.4

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
$749
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
CU
94.3

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
CU
23.9%

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
4.5%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
CU
4.1

Cuba generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan 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.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Havana
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Tashkent Havana
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Cuba passport holders can enter Uzbekistan 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?

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?

Uzbekistan 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 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ CU
Population 31,104,937 11,008,112
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106