Moving to Austria from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
3 ↑ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Cabo Verde to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
AT
4.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
AT
55.1

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria 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
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
AT
6.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly 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

CV
12.0%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
AT
$64,600

Austria performs significantly 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

CV
73.8 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
AT
3.2

Austria 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Vienna
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Praia Vienna
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Austria has 29.6 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 Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV AT
Population 596,707 8,913,088
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112