Moving to Cuba from Colombia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colombia to Cuba. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
42 ↓ 35% vs 2015

people born in Colombia 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 Colombia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CO
24.9
CU
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CO
16.2
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CO
$1,758
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CO
25.4
CU
95.4

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CO
24.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CO
1.8t
CU
1.9t

Colombia performs better than Cuba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CO
17.2
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CO
3.6%
CU
23.9%

Colombia performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
8.3%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$8,562
CU
$9,605

Cuba performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CO
77.9 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CO
10.5
CU
6.8

Cuba performs significantly better than Colombia across all family life metrics.

Weather in Cuba vs Colombia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bogota Rain: 31.5 in/yr (799 mm)
61° / 45°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bogota Havana
Jan–Mar 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Bogota Havana
Jan 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Can you move from Colombia to Cuba?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.

Colombia passport

Colombia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Colombia

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

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: 3.1 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 Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Colombia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Colombia?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Colombia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 25.4 in Colombia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

Both Colombia and Cuba share the same official language: Spanish.

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At a Glance

CO CU
Population 53,425,635 10,937,203
Currency Colombian Peso (COP) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +57 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 123 106