Moving to Afghanistan from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
AF
24.1

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
AF
2.5

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

CV
59.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
AF
0.3t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan 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

CV
5.8
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
AF
54.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
AF
$2,000

Cabo Verde performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
AF
104.9

Cabo Verde performs better than Afghanistan 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Kabul
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Praia Kabul
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Afghanistan

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

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Cabo Verde?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV AF
Population 596,707 38,346,720
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Portuguese Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +93
Time zones 1 1