Moving to France from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to France — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°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 France, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to France.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France 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 France 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 France 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
France 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 France 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
France generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) |
Instituto de Meteorología
Météo-FranceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting France
Visa Required
France 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 France?
Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 48.9 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 France safe for expats?
France performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in France compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 95.4 in Cuba. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in France compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in France?
The official language in France is French. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
