Moving to Italy from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°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 Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
78 ↓ 16% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
IT
61%

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
IT
42.5

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
IT
5.1t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Rome
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Praia Rome
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in health coverage index. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV IT
Population 596,707 61,095,551
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112