Moving to Cuba from Ohio

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ohio to Cuba.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OH
39.5%
CU
24.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OH
89.0%
CU
71.0%

Ohio 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

OH
4.0%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OH
$60,669
CU
$12,300

Ohio 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

OH
75.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs

Cuba performs significantly better than Ohio 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.

Columbus Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1188 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbus Havana
Jan–Mar 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Columbus Havana
Jan 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°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?

Usually fine from major cities in Cuba. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Ohio?

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

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 76°F in Columbus. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Columbus gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

CU
Population 11,536,504 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