Moving to Cabo Verde from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Cabo Verde.

Living there in 2020
301 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Brazil 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BR
48%
CV
52%

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
CV
44.6

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

BR
23.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
CV
1.3t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
CV
57.2%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
CV
$8,200

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
CV
23.5

Brazil 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.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Praia
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Brasilia Praia
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

Both Brazil and Cabo Verde share the same official language: Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR CV
Population 217,240,060 596,707
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Portuguese Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +238
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190