Moving to Cuba from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
CU
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
CU
94.3

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
CU
1.9t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
CU
23.9%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Cameroon 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.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Havana
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Yaounde Havana
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

Cuba performs significantly better than Cameroon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM CU
Population 29,321,637 11,008,112
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages English, French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 106