Moving to Dominican Republic from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Cabo Verde to Dominican Republic, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
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Cabo Verde
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cabo Verde and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Cabo Verde performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
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
Dominican Republic 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 generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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
Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Dominican Republic vs Cabo Verde
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Praia | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Praia | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Oficina Nacional de MeteorologiáCan you move from Cabo Verde to Dominican Republic?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?
With 11.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cabo Verde and Dominican Republic.
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Cabo Verde performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Cabo Verde. About 40% of people in Dominican Republic feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Cabo Verde?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 7.3 in Cabo Verde. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
