Moving to Mexico from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to Mexico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to Mexico. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°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 Mexico, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs better than Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.
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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Havana | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 20.5 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 Mexico safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
Both Cuba and Mexico share the same official language: Spanish.
