Moving to Cuba from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oklahoma to Cuba — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oklahoma to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Oklahoma to Cuba, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Oklahoma and Cuba stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
CU
24.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
CU
71.0%

Oklahoma 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

OK
3.8%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
CU
$12,300

Oklahoma 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

OK
74.1 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs

Cuba performs significantly better than Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Havana
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Havana
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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?

Working remotely from Cuba's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Cuba.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

CU
Population 3,751,351 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