Moving to Peru from Cuba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cuba to Peru. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°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 Peru, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cuba and Peru 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 Peru 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
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Peru 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
Peru generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in internet access.
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 Peru 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 Peru 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 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru 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 Peru?
With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Peru 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 Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Cuba?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
