Moving to China from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cabo Verde to China? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cabo Verde to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Beijing averages 64°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in China compared to Cabo Verde.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cabo Verde performs better than China across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
China performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
China performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
China 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Praia | Beijing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) |
View all months
| Month | Praia | Beijing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) |
China Meteorological AdministrationVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and China. To live, work, or study long-term in China, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check China's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting China
Visa Required
China passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from China?
Connectivity is usually fine (China: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does China offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is China safe for expats?
China generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 91% of people in China feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in China compared to Cabo Verde?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in China, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. China scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in China compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Beijing is 64°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Beijing receives around 22.8 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in China?
The official language in China is Chinese. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
