Moving to India from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to India? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Haiti to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
IN
15.4

India performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
IN
7.3

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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

HT
50.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
IN
2.2t

Haiti performs better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
IN
66.5%

India generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
IN
$9,200

India performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
IN
30.3

India performs significantly better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
India passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in India compared to Haiti?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT IN
Population 11,334,637 1,389,637,446
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112