Moving to Cuba from Chile
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chile to Cuba? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to Cuba. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Chile to Cuba.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Chile performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cuba generally does better on family life, though Chile leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Instituto de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cuba passport holder visiting Chile
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Cuba performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Chile?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in suicide rate. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
Both Chile and Cuba share the same official language: Spanish.
