Moving to Lithuania from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
LT
2.4
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
LT
64%

Lithuania 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
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
LT
51.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
LT
4.5t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Lithuania 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
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania 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%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
LT
$46,200

Lithuania 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
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
LT
3.6

Lithuania 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

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Vilnius
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Praia Vilnius
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lithuania has 29.4 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 Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV LT
Population 596,707 2,683,546
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112