Moving to Cuba from Hawaii

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hawaii to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Hawaii to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Hawaii to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Hawaii and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

HI
25.6%
CU
24.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

HI
91.2%
CU
71.0%

Hawaii 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

HI
2.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

HI
$64,124
CU
$12,300

Hawaii 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

HI
80.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs

Hawaii performs better than Cuba 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.

Honolulu Rain: 17.1 in/yr (434 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honolulu Havana
Jan–Mar 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Honolulu Havana
Jan 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°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?

Working remotely from Cuba's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Hawaii and Cuba.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Hawaii?

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

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

CU
Population 1,360,301 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