Moving to Australia from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Cuba to Australia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Australia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Cuba 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Australia performs significantly 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
Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Australia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Instituto de Meteorología
Bureau of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Australia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in health coverage index. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
