Moving to Luxembourg from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
286 ↑ 20% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cabo Verde and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
LU
1.5
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
LU
79%

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
LU
29.9

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
LU
10.6t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Praia Luxembourg
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 79% of people in Luxembourg feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV LU
Population 596,707 650,364
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112