Moving to Spain from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Spain. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Spain.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain performs significantly better than Cuba 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
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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 Spain 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
Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain 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 | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Required
Spain 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 Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Cuba?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
