Moving to Cabo Verde from Belgium

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belgium to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Belgium to Cabo Verde, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 10% vs 2015

people born in Belgium live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belgium to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BE
62%
CV
52%

Belgium 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

BE
$7,489
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
CV
44.6

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

BE
15.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
CV
1.3t

Belgium 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

BE
43.5
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
CV
57.2%

Belgium 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

BE
5.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
CV
$8,200

Belgium 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

BE
81.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
CV
23.5

Belgium 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.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Praia
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Brussels Praia
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Belgium

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

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?

Belgium performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Belgium?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE CV
Population 11,847,338 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Dutch, French, German Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112