Moving to Cuba from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
CU
5.4

Luxembourg performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
CU
94.3

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
CU
1.9t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
CU
23.9%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
CU
$12,300

Luxembourg 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

LU
83.0 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
CU
4.1

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Havana
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Luxembourg Havana
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cuba: 2.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cuba offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU CU
Population 650,364 11,008,112
Currency Euro (€) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106