Moving to Cuba from China
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from China to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from China to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from China to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How China and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
China generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
China 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 performs significantly better than China 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Beijing | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | Beijing | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Instituto de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Free
Cuba passport holder visiting China
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?
With 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cuba can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in China and Cuba.
Is Cuba safe for expats?
China 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 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 25.2 in China. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to China?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In China, the official language is Chinese.
