Moving to Lebanon from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
LB
9.7

Lebanon 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
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
LB
26.2

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon 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
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
LB
1.9t

Cabo Verde performs better than Lebanon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde 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%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
LB
$12,300

Lebanon 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
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
LB
7.0

Lebanon 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

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Beirut
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Praia Beirut
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in health coverage index. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Beirut is None°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Beirut receives around 32.5 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV LB
Population 596,707 5,296,814
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112