Moving to Cabo Verde from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
CV
16.5

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
CV
1.3t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde 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

AG
10.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
CV
57.2%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
CV
$8,200

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
CV
23.5

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Saint John's Praia
Jan–Mar 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Saint John's Praia
Jan 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 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 Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG CV
Population 100,335 596,707
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +238
Time zones 1 1