Cuba
A living museum of colonial streets, vintage cars and a resilient culture that thrives amid Caribbean tides.
Overview
Cuba, the Caribbean’s largest island, balances historic plazas of Havana with rugged mountain villages and pristine beaches. Spanish is the primary language, and the nation’s rich artistic legacy shines through music, dance, and a celebrated cigar tradition, while UNESCO sites preserve its layered past.
At a glance
Language
- Spanish(Official)
Population10,985,974
CurrencyCuban Peso (CUP)
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourist Visa
Cuba tourist eVisa for eligible visitors, valid for a 90-day stay with an official extension path for another 90 days.
- 90 days, renewable
- No work rights
Languages
- Spanish(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
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