Moving to Cuba from Massachusetts

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Massachusetts to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 59°F in Boston, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Massachusetts to Cuba.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Massachusetts.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MA
28.8%
CU
24.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MA
91.9%
CU
71.0%

Massachusetts 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

MA
4.7%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$87,892
CU
$12,300

Massachusetts 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

MA
79.0 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs

Cuba performs significantly better than Massachusetts 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.

Boston Rain: 43.8 in/yr (1112 mm)
59° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Boston Havana
Jan–Mar 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Boston Havana
Jan 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°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?

From major Cuba cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Massachusetts and Cuba are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Massachusetts?

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

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 59°F in Boston. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Boston gets 43.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

CU
Population 6,547,629 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