Moving to South Korea from Cuba
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cuba to South Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cuba to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Seoul averages 63°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 South Korea, based on official data.
Who's moving to South Korea?
Top countries of origin for South Korea's foreign-born residents.
- 803,011
- 177,274
- 159,264
- 68,050
- 64,942
- 55,601
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cuba to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though South Korea leads in homicide rate.
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 South Korea leads in health coverage index.
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 South Korea 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
South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea leads in life expectancy.
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 | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Korea Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting South Korea
Visa Required
South Korea 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 South Korea?
Internet is rarely the blocker — South Korea has 45.4 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 South Korea safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though South Korea leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in South Korea, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. South Korea scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in South Korea compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Seoul is 63°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Seoul receives around 55.8 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in South Korea?
The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
