Moving to Indonesia from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
ID
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
ID
63%

Indonesia 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
$616
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
ID
6.9

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
ID
2.9t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Indonesia 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
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
ID
29.7%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
ID
$14,100

Indonesia 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
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
ID
19.7

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in infant mortality.

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

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Jakarta
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Praia Jakarta
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.
Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Cabo Verde?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV ID
Population 596,707 277,329,163
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages Portuguese Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112