Moving to Cabo Verde from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Afghanistan to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Afghanistan and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
CV
16.5

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
CV
44.6

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde 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

AF
143.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
CV
1.3t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde 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

AF
0.1
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Afghanistan 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.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Praia
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Kabul Praia
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Afghanistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cabo Verde?

With 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cabo Verde can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Afghanistan and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Afghanistan generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF CV
Population 38,346,720 596,707
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +238
Time zones 1 1