Moving to Cabo Verde from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.2
CV
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
CV
16.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BA
25.8
CV
7.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
55.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.5t
CV
1.3t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
29.4
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.1%
CV
59.7%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
11.0%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$10,382
CV
$5,796

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.5
CV
10.6

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Praia
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Sarajevo Praia
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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: 8.3 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?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA CV
Population 3,140,095 527,326
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —