Moving to Cuba from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Cuba. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Cuba.

Living there in 2020
35 ↓ 40% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

Top countries of origin for Cuba's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
CU
5.4

Argentina 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

AR
$3,089
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
CU
1.9t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
CU
23.9%

Argentina performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
CU
$12,300

Argentina 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

AR
78.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Argentina 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.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Havana
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Havana
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Argentina

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 2.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Argentina 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 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Argentina?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in suicide rate. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR CU
Population 46,245,668 11,008,112
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 106