Moving to Guatemala from Cuba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Guatemala — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cuba to Guatemala.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Guatemala, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
- 18,872
- 9,299
- 9,211
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Cuba
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cuba and Guatemala stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs better than Guatemala 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Guatemala generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in electricity per capita.
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 Guatemala 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cuba performs better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Havana | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
With 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
Both Cuba and Guatemala share the same official language: Spanish.
