Moving to Austria from Cuba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Austria, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
96 ↓ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Cuba to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
AT
55.1

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
AT
6.3t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
AT
$64,600

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
AT
3.2

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Austria

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Austria?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cuba and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Cuba?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

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