Moving to Egypt from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
7.0
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
EG
9.4

Egypt 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
$617
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CV
7.3
EG
6.7

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt 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
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
EG
2.5t

Cabo Verde performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
8.3
EG
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
59.7%
EG
141.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
11.9%
EG
6.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$5,796
EG
$3,086

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CV
76.2 yrs
EG
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
10.6
EG
20.8

Cabo Verde performs better than Egypt across all family life metrics.

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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Cairo
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Praia Cairo
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 11.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in suicide rate. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 7.3 in Cabo Verde. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV EG
Population 527,326 118,365,995
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 122