Moving to Cabo Verde from Belize

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
CV
16.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
CV
1.3t

Belize performs better than Cabo Verde 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

BZ
9.7
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
CV
57.2%

Belize generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
CV
$8,200

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
CV
23.5

Belize performs better than Cabo Verde 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.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Praia
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Belmopan Praia
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Belize

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

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?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Belize?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ CV
Population 412,387 596,707
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +238
Time zones 1 1