Moving to Estonia from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°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 Estonia.

Moved in 2016
1

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

Who's moving to Estonia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
EE
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
EE
75%

Estonia 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
EE
$3,741
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
EE
34.4

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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
EE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
EE
7.8t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Estonia 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
EE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
EE
10.8%

Estonia 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%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
EE
$42,000

Estonia 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
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
EE
3.4

Estonia 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

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Tallinn
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 57°/41°F (14°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 65°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Praia Tallinn
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Estonia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Estonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 75% of people in Estonia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in health coverage index. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Estonia?

The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV EE
Population 596,707 1,211,524
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Estonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112