Moving to Cabo Verde from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahrain 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

BH
0.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
CV
16.5

Bahrain performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
CV
44.6

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

BH
68.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
CV
$8,200

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
CV
23.5

Bahrain 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.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Praia
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Manama Praia
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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 Bahrain and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Bahrain?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH CV
Population 1,540,558 596,707
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999