Moving to Cuba from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
CU
5.4

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
CU
94.3

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
CU
1.9t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Cuba leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KH
3.0
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
CU
23.9%

Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
CU
$12,300

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
CU
4.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Havana
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Havana
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cuba safe for expats?

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH CU
Population 16,713,015 11,008,112
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Khmer Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117 106