Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
BA
23.2

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
BA
6.4t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Praia Sarajevo
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in suicide rate. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV BA
Population 596,707 3,816,459
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Portuguese Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112