Moving to Cabo Verde from Austria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Austria to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Austria to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
CV
16.5

Austria performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
CV
44.6

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

AT
17.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
CV
1.3t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
CV
57.2%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
CV
$8,200

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
CV
23.5

Austria 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.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Praia
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Vienna Praia
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cabo Verde: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cabo Verde offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Austria?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT CV
Population 8,913,088 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages German Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112