Moving to Bangladesh from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
BD
18.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
BD
6.7

Bangladesh 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
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
BD
0.7t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh 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
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
BD
5.7%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
BD
$8,200

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
BD
30.4

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

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

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Dhaka
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Praia Dhaka
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bangladesh: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bangladesh offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Cabo Verde?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV BD
Population 596,707 165,650,475
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Portuguese Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999