Moving to Puerto Rico from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Puerto Rico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Puerto Rico.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Puerto Rico.
Who's moving to Puerto Rico?
Top countries of origin for Puerto Rico's foreign-born residents.
- 159,515
- 46,905
-
3.12,637
Cuba
- 4,039
- 2,604
- 2,094
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Puerto Rico compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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 generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Puerto Rico. To live, work, or study long-term in Puerto Rico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Puerto Rico's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
