Moving to Cuba from Laos

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
CU
5.4

Cuba performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
CU
$2,575
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
CU
94.3

Laos 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

LA
69.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
CU
1.9t

Cuba performs significantly better than Laos 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

LA
2.4
CU
2.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly better than Laos 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.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Havana
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Vientiane Havana
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Cuba passport holder visiting Laos

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

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 Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Laos?

Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cuba?

The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA CU
Population 7,749,595 11,008,112
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
Languages Lao Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +53
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191 106