Moving to Cuba from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
CU
5.4

Austria performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
CU
94.3

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
CU
1.9t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
CU
23.9%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
CU
$12,300

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
CU
4.1

Austria generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Havana
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Vienna Havana
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Austria performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Austria?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in health coverage index. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT CU
Population 8,913,088 11,008,112
Currency Euro (€) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106