Moving to Tennessee from Cuba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cuba to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cuba to Tennessee, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°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 Tennessee.

Moved in 2023
88,480 ↑ 182% vs 2022

people moved from Cuba to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Cuba.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

CU
24.6%
TN
37.9%

Cuba performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
TN
$60,177

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Tennessee leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
TN
73.8 yrs

Cuba performs better than Tennessee across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Nashville
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Havana Nashville
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tennessee?

From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Cuba and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Cuba?

Cuba performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Tennessee compared to Cuba?

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

The official language in Tennessee is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU
Population 11,008,112 6,346,105
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 106 911