Moving to Czech Republic from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cabo Verde to Czech Republic.

Moved in 2016
4 ↑ 100% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic 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
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
CZ
42.5

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
CZ
7.1t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic 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
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Prague
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Praia Prague
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV CZ
Population 596,707 10,705,384
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Portuguese Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112