At a glance
 CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
 JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Jamaica |
| Nomad score | 4.4 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,415 / mo | $1,967 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 24°C | 32° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 26 Good | 39 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.6°C | 29.4°C |
| Average low | 22.4°C | 24.1°C |
| Precipitation | 64 mm / mo | 158 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 333 h / mo | 322 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 80% |
| Rain days | 11.8 / mo | 22.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.3 km/h | 15.7 km/h |
CU
Santiago de Cuba · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 31
J 32
A 32
S 32
O 31
N 30
D 30
JM
Port Antonio · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 28
A 28
M 30
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 29
D 28
Air quality
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 26 | 39 |
| PM2.5 | 4.2 µg/m³ | 7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 5 µg/m³ | 10.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 46 µg/m³ | 54 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 8.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Startup Scene | 1.7 | 2.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 5.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 4.7 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 3.5 | 6.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Currency Stability | 1.4 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 5.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.7 | 6.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.6 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.4 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.5 | 3.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Internet Speed | 3.2 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 4.6 | 7.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Food Scene | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.1 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.6 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 1.6 | 4.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 1.6 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.4 | 7.4 |
| Political Stability | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.2 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 3.0 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.3 | 8.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 3.3 | 8.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.5 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 5.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Cycling | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Public Transit | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Walkability | 6.7 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $35 per pair | $44 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $25 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $75 per pair | $63 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $15 per month | $38 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $0.50 per ticket | $8.25 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.10 per cup | $2.22 per cup |
| Beer | $2.20 per pint | $2.86 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.50 per meal | $6.34 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $35 per meal | $63 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.50 per meal | $8.25 per meal |
| Apples | $4.50 per kg | $4.44 per kg |
| Bread | $0.85 per loaf | $1.59 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.25 per bottle | $0.76 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.10 per liter | $1.78 per liter |
| Rice | $1.40 per kg | $1.27 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.80 per kg | $5.39 per kg |
| Beef | $9.50 per kg | $9.52 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $19 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $65 per month | $127 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $19 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $20 per visit | $38 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.00 per purchase | $4.44 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $45 per month | $254 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $210 per month | $254 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $750 per month | $1,015 per month |
| Coworking Space | $85 per month | $127 per month |
| Coliving Space | $400 per month | $761 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $8.00 per month | $19 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $6.00 per month | $25 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $4.00 per visit | $7.61 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.00 per kg | $4.44 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $65 per month | $38 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $25 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $12 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $7.00 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $5.00 per month | $63 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.50 per trip | $2.54 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.10 per km | $0.95 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $6.00 per month | $51 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.50 per trip | $7.61 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.35 per liter | $1.14 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $4.50 per month | $51 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
|
CU
Santiago de Cuba
|
JM
Port Antonio
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $1.00 per month | $0.00 per month |