Moving to Nepal from Cuba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cuba to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cuba and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
NP
28.2

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
NP
8.7

Nepal 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

CU
31.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
NP
0.5t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
NP
8.3%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
NP
$4,700

Cuba performs better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
NP
25.1

Cuba performs better than Nepal 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Havana Kathmandu
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nepal?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cuba and Nepal.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Cuba?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU NP
Population 11,008,112 30,666,598
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Spanish Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 100