Moving to Cuba from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to Cuba? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington to Cuba, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Havana averages 84°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Washington to Cuba.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cuba compared to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Cuba performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Cuba performs significantly better than Washington 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Olympia | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
National Weather Service
Instituto de MeteorologíaVisitor 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 holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cuba passport holder visiting United States
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?
From major Cuba cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Cuba are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Washington?
Cuba performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Washington, the official language is English.
