Moving to Argentina from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
24

people born in Cabo Verde live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CV
7.0
AR
4.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
AR
48%

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$617
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CV
7.3
AR
51.1

Argentina 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

CV
59.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
AR
4.0t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
8.3
AR
26.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
59.7%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly 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

CV
11.9%
AR
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$5,796
AR
$14,898

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CV
76.2 yrs
AR
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
10.6
AR
8.0

Argentina performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Weather in Argentina vs Cabo Verde

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Praia Buenos Aires
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Can you move from Cabo Verde to Argentina?

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Argentina 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 Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 26.1 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 Argentina safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Cabo Verde. About 48% of people in Argentina feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Cabo Verde?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 7.3 in Cabo Verde. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV AR
Population 527,326 45,851,378
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Portuguese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911