Moving to Cuba from Hungary

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Hungary to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 44% vs 2015

people born in Hungary 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 Hungary to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HU
1.0
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HU
7.4
CU
5.4

Hungary generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HU
$2,875
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HU
33.0
CU
94.3

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HU
42.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HU
4.5t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Hungary across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HU
35.5
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HU
8.1%
CU
23.9%

Hungary performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HU
4.1%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HU
$40,600
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HU
77.2 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HU
4.6
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Hungary 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.

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Budapest Havana
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Budapest Havana
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Hungary

Visa Required
Cuba passport holders need a visa to enter Hungary.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Hungary generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Hungary.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Hungary?

Cuba performs significantly better than Hungary across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 33.0 in Hungary. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.

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At a Glance

HU CU
Population 9,699,577 11,008,112
Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Hungarian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +36 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106