Moving to Denmark from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
27 ↑ 59% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Denmark?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
DK
2.3

Denmark 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
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
DK
43.8

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CU
31.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
DK
4.3t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Denmark 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
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
DK
26.4%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
DK
$72,000

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark 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
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
DK
3.0

Denmark 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

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Havana Copenhagen
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Denmark 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 Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in adult obesity rate. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU DK
Population 11,008,112 5,920,767
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Spanish Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 106 112