Moving to Cuba from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 66°F in Auckland, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
New Zealand performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Cuba leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Cuba vs New Zealand
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Auckland | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/61°F (23°/16°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/51°F (18°/11°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/47°F (15°/8°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Auckland | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/61°F (23.6°/16.0°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/62°F (24.1°/16.5°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 73°/59°F (22.6°/14.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 68°/55°F (20.0°/12.7°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.6°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 59°/47°F (15.2°/8.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 58°/46°F (14.3°/7.5°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 59°/47°F (14.9°/8.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.7°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 64°/52°F (17.7°/11.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 67°/55°F (19.5°/12.8°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 71°/59°F (21.8°/14.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Instituto de Meteorología
Can you move from New Zealand to Cuba?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cuba passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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 3.1 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?
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to New Zealand?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 36.1 in New Zealand. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 66°F in Auckland. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Auckland gets 43.3 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
