Moving to Luxembourg from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°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 Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
7 ↓ 42% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Luxembourg 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
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
LU
29.9

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
LU
10.6t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
LU
$132,400

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Havana Luxembourg
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU LU
Population 11,008,112 650,364
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112