Moving to Ireland from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cabo Verde to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Cabo Verde to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
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Cabo Verde
Key Indicator Comparison
How Cabo Verde and Ireland 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
Ireland 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
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in health coverage index.
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 Ireland 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
Ireland 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
Ireland 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
Ireland 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Praia | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Praia | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in health coverage index. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
