Moving to Uruguay from Cuba
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cuba to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cuba to Uruguay. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba performs better than Uruguay 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
Cuba performs better than Uruguay across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 Uruguay 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
Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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 | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Uruguay
Visa Required
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Uruguay safe for expats?
Cuba performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Cuba?
Cuba performs better than Uruguay across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
Both Cuba and Uruguay share the same official language: Spanish.
