Moving to Cuba from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
CU
4.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
CU
5.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
CU
94.3

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
CU
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
CU
1.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
CU
2.9
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
CU
23.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
CU
1.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
CU
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
CU
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
CU
4.1

Cuba performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKathmanduHavana
Jan–Mar69°/40°F (21°/4°C)80°/66°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun82°/59°F (28°/15°C)85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep82°/67°F (28°/19°C)88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec73°/46°F (23°/8°C)82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
View all months
MonthKathmanduHavana
Jan64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C)
Feb68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C)
Mar76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C)
Apr81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C)
May83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C)
Jun83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C)
Jul82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C)
Aug82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C)
Sep81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Oct78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C)
Nov73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Dec67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

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.
Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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?

Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Cuba compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

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

What language do they speak in Cuba?

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

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At a Glance

NP CU
Population30,666,59811,008,112
CurrencyNepalese Rupee (NPR)Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
LanguagesNepaliSpanish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+977+53
Time zones11
Emergency number100106