Moving to Cuba from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
6.8
CU
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.9
CU
95.4

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
CU
1.9t

Paraguay performs better than Cuba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
12.9
CU
3.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
CU
23.9%

Paraguay performs better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
4.8%
CU
1.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$7,027
CU
$9,605

Cuba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PY
74.0 yrs
CU
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
14.5
CU
6.8

Cuba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Havana
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Asuncion Havana
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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: 3.1 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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Paraguay?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 95.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 38.9 in Paraguay. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY CU
Population 7,013,078 10,937,203
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 106