Living in Havana
Cuba · tropical
Havana is a big city of roughly 2,100,000 people near the mountains in Cuba. The climate is tropical. It has a lively, popular feel with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $950. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for swimming, diving, nightlife.
The public health service (4/5) is stronger than the private one: insurance here is an extra, not a necessity. Anyone born here is a citizen, whatever the nationality of the parents. Starlink and satellite internet cannot be used in this country.
Havana at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Havana
- Making a budget stretch further
- Getting around on foot
- Anyone into swimming
- Anyone into diving
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national law requires a child to be vaccinated here. The schedule is an offer, not a duty.
If you skip them: Nothing. No national law requires it.
Exemptions: Not needed: there is no mandate to be exempt from.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +40% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Havana
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes.
- • Internet can be unreliable for demanding remote work.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Havana
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: hurricanes.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Havana?
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Havana, Cuba?
A typical month in Havana costs around $950, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Havana, Cuba safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Havana at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes.
What is the internet like in Havana?
Internet in Havana is rated 2 out of 5 for remote work, which is limited. Starlink is not available in this country.
What is the weather like in Havana?
Havana has a tropical climate. Mountains are close by.
Is healthcare good in Havana?
Healthcare in Havana is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 4/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Cuba?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Cuba at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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