Moving to Cuba from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Georgia to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Georgia to Cuba, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
176 ↓ 30% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Cuba · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cuba?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Cuba.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
CU
24.6%

Cuba performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
CU
71.0%

Georgia performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
CU
$12,300

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs

Cuba performs significantly better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Havana
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Atlanta Havana
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

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.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting United States

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cuba?

Usually fine from major cities in Cuba. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Georgia?

Cuba performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

CU
Population 9,687,653 11,008,112
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +53
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 106