Moving to Iceland from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Iceland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cabo Verde to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Reykjavik averages 45°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Cabo Verde to Iceland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Iceland?
Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.
- 21,102
- 3,918
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- 2,604
- 2,357
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77.54
Cabo Verde
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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
Iceland 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 Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.
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 | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Praia | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) |
Icelandic Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa Required
Iceland 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 Iceland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iceland has 38.2 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 Iceland safe for expats?
Iceland performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 91% of people in Iceland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Cabo Verde?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Iceland compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Reykjavik is 45°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Reykjavik receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
